Question

what was the highest position for an indian in the british army?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Subedar......

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Subedar .

• The Indian soldiers could only reach highest rank of the ‘Subedar’ till 1857.

• Most of  Indians were called as the ‘Coolie Soldiers’.

• The higher posts, such as the officers & generals, were reserved only for the Britishers.

• Subedar was second-highest position of the Indian officer in military forces of the British India which was ranked below the "British commissioned officers" & above "Local non--commissioned officers".

• The Indian officers were promoted to this rank on basis of the longevity of the service & individual merit.

• A Subedar was the senior to Jemadar & junior to Subedar-major in Indian Military under the British rule.

• Both Jemadars & Risaldars wore 2 stars as the rank insignia.(2)

• The rank was introduced in East India Company's presidency armies to make it easy for the Britishers to communicate with the Indian troops.
• Thus, it was the important for Subedars to have the competence in English.

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