The Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and its professional head is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is a four-star general. Two officers have been conferred with the rank of field marshal, a five-star rank, which is a ceremonial position of great honour. The Indian Army originated from the armies of the East India Company, which eventually became the British Indian Army, and the armies of the princely states,which were merged into the national army after independence. The units and regiments of the Indian Army have diverse histories and have participated in a number of battles and campaigns around the world, earning many battle and theatre honours before and after Independence.
Let those who come after, see to it that these name be not forgotten. For they who at the call of duty, left all that was dear to them. Endured hardships, faced dangers and finaly passed out of site of men. In the path of duty and self-secrifice. Giving their lives that we might live in freedom.
It is an Indian memorial constructed after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 to commemorate the martyred and unknown soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who died during the war. Amar Jawan Jyoti consists of a marble pedestal on which a cenotaph is situated.
Army Bands provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations to instill in our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad. They regularly participate in festivals and take part in celebrations dedicated to various events.
The solider serving his country is called upon to risk his life, and in certain cases might find that his duty as a soldier requires that he give his life. Soldiers sacrifice their lives for their patriotic ardor of their country, for each of its citizens individually and lastly to preserve their nation’s freedom.
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