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A History of the 26th Punjabis 1857-1923 provides an authoritative account of one of India’s most significant military regiments during the British colonial era. Written by Patrick Sinclair Stoney, this meticulously researched work traces the regiment’s formation during the tumultuous Indian Rebellion of 1857 through its service in the early twentieth century.
The book documents the 26th Punjabis’ participation in major military campaigns, garrison duties, and their evolution as a disciplined fighting force. Stoney’s detailed narrative covers the regiment’s organization, leadership, recruitment patterns, and its contributions to maintaining British imperial control in the Indian subcontinent. The volume offers valuable insights into military history, regimental traditions, and the broader context of British-Indian relations during this transformative period.
Essential reading for military historians, students of colonial India, and those interested in regimental histories, this comprehensive work preserves the legacy of the 26th Punjabis regiment.
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