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About The Book: Martial Races of Undivided India covers the Martial Races of South Asia thoroughly in a manner which makes it interesting to read and easy to understand. Special care has been taken to put all information in proper order so that the reader finds the book very useful and enjoyable. It covers all aspect such as history, culture, people, their subdivisions, martial traditions, their contribution to Armed Forces and famous personalities. Information given in this volume is fairly comprehensive in contents so that all the readers should feel benefited with the text. About The Author: Vidya Prakash Tyagi was born in a family which has contributed greatly to Armed Forces of India. His father was a freedom fighter and many members of his family are serving in Indian Armed Forces. An alumnus of Meerut University, from his college days he has great interest in the study and research of the people who have contributed to their social setup through wars and struggles. He was from very beginning interested in ethnic Martial Races. He has devoted almost twelve years of his life in studying these martial races. Now he is contributing his experience and knowledge to the field of literature. This book is the outcome of his vast researches through out the period although this is his first book which is intended to focus upon the Martial Races and their various aspects. CONTENTS: Preface ix, Introduction 1, SECTION: I, 1. Baloch 7, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Baloch Regiment, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 2. Garhwalis 27, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Garhwal Rifles, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 3. Gorkhas 47, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, T