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Indians in World War One

Santanu Das explores the experiences of Indians who fought in and were affected by the First World War

Indian troops cooking in their camp kitchen in Marseilles. (Photo by Mirrorpix)

Professor Santanu Das explores the experiences of Indians who fought in and were affected by the First World War and explains how he has utilised a wide range of sources to uncover their forgotten stories.

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