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Regimental Tug of War Team of the 1st Brahmans, 1912 (c)

Photograph, India, 1912 (c).

As well as hockey, the regiment also took part in tug of war competitions. Such sports formed an important part of regimental life and recreation in the Indian Army. The Indian soldiers of this unit came from the Brahman (or Brahmin) caste, generally considered the highest in Hindu society.

From album of 26 photographs associated with the 1st Brahmans, later the 4th/1st Punjab Regiment, 1904-1931.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1963-10-39-14

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum, London

Location

National Army Museum, Study collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-10-39-14

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