Like Indian civilization, Indian Army has, through the ages, evolved glorious customs, traditions and enormous reputation of unity in diversity and become a professional institution of modern India. The contribution of Indian Army, in shaping the military history of colonial India and Independent India has been momentous, through various conflicts including two World Wars, post-independence major wars with China and Pakistan and other multi-dimensional challenges to our national security and integrity. After independence, the Indian Army played its part in not only fulfilling its primary mandate of preserving the nation’s borders but has helped India emerge as a confident and a responsible nation state with strong modern democratic fundamentals by its unflinching commitment to uphold the core values of the Indian society.