Indian Empire At War: From Jihad to Victory, the Untold Story of the Indian Army in the First World War

Reveals the decisive yet long-overlooked role of the Indian Army in the First World War.

Based on extensive archival research across Britain, India, and the Middle East.

In Indian Empire At War, George Morton-Jack uncovers the extraordinary and largely forgotten story of the Indian Army during the First World War, showing how more than a million Indian soldiers fought across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

From the battlefields of France to campaigns against the Ottoman Empire, the book explores how Britain relied on India for manpower and political legitimacy, reframing the conflict as a truly global war and restoring Indian soldiers to their rightful place in history.

“A groundbreaking and authoritative account.” — The Times

“Magnificent… a vital corrective to Eurocentric histories of the war.” — The Guardian

“Impressive, compelling and deeply researched.” — Financial Times