Martial Races of Undivided India

Description:- , 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:- 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, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Gorkha Rifles, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 4. Jats 67, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Jat Regiment, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 5. Marathas 89, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Maratha Light Infantry, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, vi Martial Races of Undivided India, 6. Nagas 107, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Naga Regiment, Famous, Personalities, Armed forces, Galantry Awards Recepients, Politicians, Artists, 7. Pathans 121, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, The Frontier Force, Regiment, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award, Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 8. Rajputs 137, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Rajput Regiment, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 9. Sikhs 167, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Sikh Regiment, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, SECTION: II, 10. Ahirs 185, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 11. Awans 197, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 12. Dhangars 205, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Others, Politicians, Artist, 13. Gakhars 215, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Contents vii, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 14. Gujjars 223, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Politicians, Artists, 15. Kambojs 245, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Politicians, Artists, 16. Kurmis 265, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 17. Mukkulathors 271, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Politicians, Artists, 18. Nairs 281, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution to Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Politicians, Artists, Bibliography 295, Index 305, 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 Sub-Divisions, 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., Content:- 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, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Gorkha Rifles, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 4. Jats 67, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Jat Regiment, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 5. Marathas 89, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Maratha Light Infantry, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, Vi Martial Races Of Undivided India, 6. Nagas 107, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Naga Regiment, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Galantry Awards Recepients, Politicians, Artists, 7. Pathans 121, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, The Frontier Force, Regiment, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award, Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 8. Rajputs 137, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Rajput Regiment, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 9. Sikhs 167, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Sikh Regiment, Famous, Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, Section: Ii, 10. Ahirs 185, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 11. Awans 197, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 12. Dhangars 205, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Others, Politicians, Artist, 13. Gakhars 215, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Contents Vii, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 14. Gujjars 223, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Politicians, Artists, 15. Kambojs 245, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Politicians, Artists, 16. Kurmis 265, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Others, Politicians, Artists, 17. Mukkulathors 271, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Politicians, Artists, 18. Nairs 281, Origin & History, People & Culture, Sects, Demographics, Martial, Traditions, Contribution To Defence Services, Famous Personalities, Armed Forces, Gallantary Award Recipients, Politicians, Artists, Bibliography 295, Index 305