Includes bibliographical references (pages 450-452) and index.
Contents:
Historical overview of the state of Marwar and its troops -- Sir Pratap Singh - the man behind the Jodhpur Lancers -- The Jodhpur Lancers in early campaigns from 1891 to 1902 - Hazara (1891); Mohmand and Tirah (1897-98); Transvaal South Africa (1900-1902); and China (1900-1901) -- The Jodhpur Lancers in the First World War (from August 1914 to February 1920) -- The Jodhpur Lancers in Palestine - Jordan Valley, Haifa and Aleppo 1918 and return home in February 1920 -- Jodhpur during the Interwar Years - 1920 to 1939 -- The Sporting Jodhpur -- The Jodhpur Lancers in the Second World War - 1939 to 1946 -- The Jodhpur Sardar Infantry in the Second World War -- The Battle Honours.
Summary:
"The history of the erstwhile State of Jodhpur is a record of heroic exploits, epic victories and magnificent gallantry displayed by its army. The Story of the Jodhpur Lancers is a remarkable narrative of the warriors of this Indian Princely State--prior to, and during the First and Second World Wars--and of how the friendship between an Indian Prince, Sir Pratap Singh, and British royalty contributed to the Allied War efforts. This book provides a comprehensive historical account of the Jodhpur Lancers--their origin, their deeds and dash and their role in the armies of British India and their Princely State. Featuring rare photographs, maps, documents and sketches, this book is a richly illustrated kaleidoscope packed with historical data assembled from a wide variety of sources, much of it previously unavailable. The author has taken the skeins of Jodhpur history and woven them expertly to create a fascinating story. The Story of the Jodhpur Lancers also reminds us, lest we forget, of the sacrifice of so many Indians who fought in the Great War and who died in foreign lands, as brave sons of India. The book contains detailed information about the Jodhpur Lancers and the mavericks who won fame at the Battle of Haifa in 1918, during the Great War."-- Publisher description.
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