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This is the first time that a senior Indian politician has tackled this challenging theme, where a comprehensive analysis of the management of security challenges faced by India in the last fifty years is attempted. The book traces the evolution of the Indian armed forces from the earliest Pre-Islamic times to the British period and includes an examination of the Maratha and Sikh phases as well as post-independence changes. About the Author Jaswant Singh A prominent figure in India’s public life and the current Minister of Finance. Table of Contents Strategic Culture Armed Forces Independent India’s Military Operations Defence Spending and Force Structure The Future Index Postscript