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About The Book: This book provides a comprehensive account of the numerous battles fought by India's most formidable regiments prior to the First World War. The Indian Army at that time consisted primarily of Sikhs, Pathans, Punjabi Musalmans, and Gurkhas, each of which held a distinguished reputation for courage and military expertise in their own distinct manner. Reginald Hodder meticulously chronicles the renowned wars in which these brave native regiments from India actively participated. Among the notable conflicts covered are the war in Scinde, the first Sikh war, the third Afghan war, the battle of Dargai, and many others. Hodder initiates the narrative by providing brief introductions to the various regiments within the Indian Army during this period. He notes that Sikhs constituted nearly one-third of the Indian Army and were not strictly a race but rather a military and religious caste. The Pathans, hailing from the Afghan lineage, resided in the hilly regions along the northwest border of India. The Punjabi Musalmans, on the other hand, were the indigenous inhabitants of Punjab, characterized predominantly by their Rajput and Jat ancestry, with numerous clans among them. About The Author: William Reginald Hodder (1867-1926), born in Nelson, Colony of New Zealand, British Empire. He was a journalist from New Zealand who later relocated to the UK, authored several notable works. One of his notable novels is "The Daughter of the Dawn: A Realistic Story of Maori Magic" (1903), a captivating tale set in the heart of New Zealand that explores the concept of a lost race, as narrated by a Maori chief. Another work of his, "The Vampire" (1913), delves into the horror genre. Despite its intriguing title, "Ultus, the Man from the Dead" (1916) is a non-fantastic thriller. In addition to his novels, Hodder also penned some short fiction, including "The Invention of Ephraim Gadde: The Faithful Chronicle of an Eye-Witness Now for the First Time Recorded" (1907), which showcases his storytelling skills. He also wrote essays, such as the preface titled "In Fear of a Throne" (1911).