In terms of military strength, India is ranked 4th out of 145 countries. Q. According to Global Firepower Index 2024 which country has the best military strength?

Indian Army is the second largest in the world after China. It has a strength of over 1.4 million active troops. Q. The Indian army is the largest component of the Indian armed forces.

Sepoys were Indian soldiers recruited from the native population of India by the European colonial powers. The sepoys were trained and armed in the European manner, and were organised into battalions led by European officers. The units were called “native sepoys” up till 1885, after which the term "native" was dropped.

Field marshal is the five-star rank and highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. It is a ceremonial or wartime rank, having been awarded only twice. A field marshal receives the full pay of a full general, and is considered a serving officer until their death.