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Download Solution PDFWho among the following stated : "I wish to have a different and rival spirit in different regiments, so that sikh might fire into Hindoo, Gorkah into either, without any scruple in case of need."?
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Download Solution PDF- Colonial rule in India was based upon the policy of “divide and rule”.
- The evolution of Army recruitment in colonial India, popularly called the ‘shield’, the ‘spear-head’ and the ‘sword-hand’ of India.
- Their main aim was to create scuffle between different communities in India and protect their vested interest. In continuation of the policy of Divide and rule, Charles Wood stated that- "I wish to have a different and rival spirit in different regiments so that Sikh might fire into Hindoo, Gorkah into either, without any scruple in case of need”.
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