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An Historical Account of The Rise and Progress of The Bengal Native Infantry provides a thorough examination of one of the British Raj’s most significant military institutions. Authored by John Williams, this work meticulously documents the formation and expansion of the Bengal Native Infantry from 1757, following the Battle of Plassey, through the end of the 18th century in 1796.
The book offers valuable insights into the organizational structure, recruitment practices, training methods, and military campaigns of the infantry during its formative decades. It serves as an essential primary source for understanding how the East India Company built and maintained its military forces through native Indian soldiers under British command.
This historical account is invaluable for researchers, military historians, and students of colonial Indian history seeking to understand the complex relationship between British military authority and Indian soldiers during the early period of British dominance in South Asia.
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