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4. Between Two Massacres: 1857-1919

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Echoes of Sacrifice: Indian Soldiers in the Ottoman Empire

This chapter explores the harrowing experiences of Indian troops during their deployment to the Ottoman Empire, particularly focusing on the siege in Qat and its devastating impact on families back in India. It examines the rise of revolutionary sentiments fueled by loss, the Hindu-German conspiracy, and the British response to burgeoning discontent following World War I.

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