The Indian Army has something known as Repugnant Battle Honours.
Honours won by various Regiments fighting for the British Empire against Indian powers.
Example Assaye (1803)
Honours won by various Regiments fighting for the British Empire against Indian powers.
Example Assaye (1803)
Many of our Regiments trace themselves back two hundred years or more. The battles at Assaye, Laswari, killing of Tipu etc were done by Regiments full of Indians.
But it is important to note that the Regiments do not mark these battles.
But it is important to note that the Regiments do not mark these battles.
Their medals are not worn nor are the days celebrated any more.
The Indian Army recognises that these were battles fought for a foreign power against native ones.
Good example of having a heritage but staying in the present.
The Indian Army recognises that these were battles fought for a foreign power against native ones.
Good example of having a heritage but staying in the present.
The key word is
Repugnant to national sentiment.
Repugnant to national sentiment.
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