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- Title: True to Their Salt: The British Indian Army and an Alternative History of Decolonization
- Author: Ravindra Rathee
- Publisher: Fourth Estate
- Language: English
- Hardcover: 380 pages
- ISBN-10: 9356290318
- ISBN-13: 978-9356290310
- Item Weight: 550 g
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
"True to Their Salt" offers a unique perspective on the colonization and decolonization of India by focusing on the experiences of Indian soldiers who served in the British Indian Army. This radical retelling of India's colonial history sheds light on how India came under British rule in the eighteenth century and how the British maintained control for nearly two centuries until their departure in 1947.
The British depended heavily on the fidelity of the Indian soldiers in their army, and this loyalty endured for a significant period. However, during the Second World War, the loyalty of Indian soldiers was tested, and this led to the eventual independence of India. The book delves into the world of these Indian soldiers who enlisted in the British Indian Army and played a crucial role in India's colonial history.
Ravindra Rathee's research is deeply personal, rooted in his grandfather's service to the British Raj during the Second World War. The book goes beyond narrating wars and battles; it offers a comprehensive exploration of various aspects of the Indian Army, including recruitment, salary structures, the preservation of faith, and the challenges of racism faced by Indian soldiers.
"True to Their Salt" is not just a military history but a detailed survey of the professional aspects that shaped the Indian Army during the colonial period. With persuasive storytelling and rich historical detail, Rathee rewrites India's military history, providing readers with a captivating journey through the turbulent centuries of British Indian history.
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