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15/01/23 21:34 PM IST

75th Indian Army Day

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  • Indian army day 2023 is celebrated on 15th January 2023 and it mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian army day.
Indian Army Day
  • Originally, the Indian army was formed under the British rule on April 1, 1895 and was called as British Indian Army.
  • After India got its independence in the year 1947, it was only on January 15, 1949, when the country got its first Indian chief.
  • Lt Gen K M Carriappa took over as commander­inchief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander­in­-chief of India.
  • The transfer of power from the British to India signifies an important moment in the Indian history and is celebrated as Army Day.
  • This day also also honors the soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for the country.
About Indian Army
  • The Indian Army is one of the most powerful militaries of the world, competing with superpowers like the US, Russia and China.
  • The motto of the Indian Army is ‘service before self’ and its mission is to ensure national security and national unity, defend the nation from external aggression and internal threats, and maintain peace and security within its borders.
Source- Indian Express

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