INDIAN army
This article is about the Indian Army (since 1947). For the pre 1947 force, see British Indian Army . For others, see Military history of India . Indian Army Ensign of the Indian Army Founded 1 April 1895 ; 128 years ago Country India Type Army Role Land warfare Size 1,237,117 active personnel [1] 960,000 reserve personnel [2] ~ 310 manned aircraft Part of Indian Armed Forces Headquarters Integrated Defence Headquarters , Ministry of Defence , New Delhi Motto(s) सेवा परमो धर्म: ( Sanskrit ) Sevā Paramo Dharmaḥ ( ISO ) transl. "Service Before Self" Colours Gold, red and black March Quick: Qadam Qadam Badhaye Ja Play ( help · info ) (Keep stepping forward) Slow: Samman Guard Play ( help · info ) (The Guard of Honour) Anniversaries Army Day : 15 January Engagements hide See list: Large scale international conflicts Mahdist War (1881–1899) World Wa...