Eureka Reporter | 1904-08-12 | Page 6 | Famed Fighters of India

FAMED FIGHTERS OF INDIA many races have good name for bravery and disc allne I 1 A native officer of india writes ot the native soldiers the or reformed have all the qualities of the best fighters and the indiana as well as their fellow subjects in eu rope have indeed reason to be proud of them there are two other castes in punjab also noted for their fighting dualities tha bats and dagras an other great fighting race in punjab inhabiting the northwestern part are commonly known as the I 1 athans they are now edans by faith the of 1 the only independent state in india though gener ally below average height have proved themselves the most indomitable and hardy hill fighters european officers attached to ments love their men and are proud of them their free and easy manners abstemious habits cheerful disposition bravery in the field of war or of sport help to raise them in the estimation of all who come in contact with them they are of hindmo origin