Part 1. A historical background of the British conquest of India, from the Honourable East India Company to the Army of the Crown. World Wars One & Two. Part 2. Regimental histories, class composition and uniforms. Annexes : Ranks in the Indian Army - list of Governors General – list of Commanders in Chief – military personalities – wars and campaigns – Victoria Cross recipients – abbreviations – glossary – Native sovereigns – Some geographical sites – sketches of Indian soldiers – recommended reading.