Amazing Facts About The Indian Army

By MindStick

The Indian Army was formed in 1776, under the government of the East India Company in Kolkata

The Indian Army has about 53 cantonments and 9 army bases, spread across India.

The Siachen Glacier, 5000 metres above sea level, is the highest battlefield in the world. And the Indian Army controls it.

The Indian Army is the biggest voluntary army in the world.

The Military Engineering Services (MES) is one of the biggest construction agencies in India.

The Indian Army has a cavalry regiment. There are only 3 such regiments in the world.

Assam rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in India, was formed in 1835.

The Indian Army is one of the biggest troop contributors to the United Nations peace making operations.

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