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At the time of India's Independence there were some 560 Princely States, of which, 58 maintained armed forces to a standard fit for use in the defence of India if needed. These States chose to join the Imperial Service Troops (1ST) scheme, established in the late 1880s and which lasted until 1920; and then the Indian State Forces (ISF) scheme which took over in 1920 and continued through to 1947.
The contribution made by the IST/ISF troops was important and of great value in the First and Second World Wars, which were covered by the two schemes. They also played a part in earlier campaigns on the North West Frontier and, uniquely, in the Third China War of 1900.
The chapters covering the States are set out in alphabetical order. Each covers the background of their antecedent forces where this is known. The volume covers the Subsidiary and Contingent Forces provided by the States. Each entry shows the descendant units (where such exist) in the Armies of India and Pakistan.
There is also much information on battle and campaign honours, honours and awards won by members of these Forces, as well as notes on uniforms and insignia.
The volume is richly illustrated with a large number of B/W plates and a special selection of four colour.
Author: Richard Head and Tony McClenaghan
ISBN: 9788173048883
Pages: 1122
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