Indian Army and the Question of Caste | In our Defence Ep 17

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Indian Army and the Question of Caste | In our Defence Ep 17

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What does the norm of caste-based stratification in the Indian military imply? Did independent India continue with the caste and region-based regiments due to their history and ethos? Listen in!

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Indian Army and the Question of Caste | In our Defence Ep 17

Indian Army and the Question of Caste | In our Defence Ep 17

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