Infantry | |
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Active | 1758–present |
Country | British India India |
Allegiance | Republic of India |
Branch | British East India Company British Indian Army Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Regimental colours | Red |
Anniversaries | 27 October (Infantry Day) |
The infantry of the Indian army is the largest arm of the Indian army. It consists of personnel, who historically have engaged in ground combat on foot. It presently also consists of mechanised and airborne infantry.