Of the 850,000 Indian soldiers who left the subcontinent during the First World War, 49,000 were killed in action. India also made her contribution to the material aspects of the Allied struggle, including the manufacture of 555 million bullets and more than a million shells. Over 55,000 Indians served in the Indian Labour Corps, as butchers, bakers, carpenters, shoemakers, tailors and washermen. Many did menial work within range of the enemy guns. In Delhi, a monumental arch records the Indian losses, India's contribution in blood to the Allied war effort.
During the First World War, approximately 850,000 Indian soldiers served, with 49,000 losing their lives in combat. India played a significant role beyond troops, contributing materially to the war effort by producing 555 million bullets and over a million shells. The involvement of Indian soldiers was critical to the Allied powers' success, and their sacrifices have historical importance.
Additionally, more than 55,000 Indians joined the Indian Labour Corps, taking on essential but often dangerous jobs like butchers, bakers, and carpenters close to the front lines. In Delhi, a monumental arch commemorates the substantial loss of Indian lives during the conflict, symbolizing the country's significant contribution to the Allied military efforts.
