Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the historic Majargwez War cemetery in the city of Marse with French President Emmanuel Macron. This is the city where thousands of Indian soldiers sacrificed. Prime Minister Modi remembered the Indian sons who made the supreme sacrifice by offering flowers made of tricolor -colored flowers. French President Macron also paid tribute to Indian soldiers. According to the official website of CWGC, “There are monuments of 267 soldiers who sacrificed 1,487 and 1939-45 to lose their lives in the first war of 1914-18 in the cemetery. Let’s know that in 1914, Indian soldiers sacrifice …
In the pages of modern history, 2 wars were extremely fierce. We know the first war as World War I. It started on 28 July 1914. This war spread to Europe, Africa, Asia and Middle East. Britain, France, Russia, America and their allies fought against Germany, Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire. India also played an important role due to being part of the British Empire in this war. According to the report, more than 1 million soldiers from India participated in this war.
Thousands of Indians lost their lives while fighting bravely in the battlefields of Europe. Marseille was a major port city on the southern coast of France, the first gate for Indian soldiers to enter Europe. From here, Indian soldiers were sent to the battlefield of France and Belgium.
Why were Indian soldiers sent?
In the First World War, Britain needed additional soldiers to strengthen their army. The British government had decided to send soldiers from India to Europe. In September 1914, the Indian Army’s Lahore Division and Meerut Division were sent to the Western Front. On 26 September 1914, the first group of Indian soldiers reached Marse. Indian soldiers were sent from here to various places.
What were the challenges in front of Indian soldiers?
- Indians were troubled by the new environment: Indian soldiers were to live in hot climate, but due to cold, rain in France and Europe, they had to face a lot of difficulty in fighting.
- The German army was extremely strong: India’s soldiers were facing the modern German army, which was extremely Mabjut and had many modern weapons. That is why many Indians lost their lives.
- Indians had not had such a fight earlier: Indian soldiers did not have a habit of fighting in these conditions. He had to bear its loss and thousands lost their lives.
Why is Marse important for Indians?
The role of Indian soldiers in the First World War cannot be forgotten. Marse was not just a port for Indian soldiers, but the place from where he stepped into a new battlefield and showed his courage. Despite all the challenges, Indian soldiers were standing in the battlefield. Thousands of soldiers lost their lives, but the Indians did not back down their move. The city was established as a logistic base for British and French forces. All resources used to reach the battlefields of France and Belgium from this port.
- The world accepted the bravery of Indian soldiers.
- In the First World War, the bravery of Indian soldiers was accepted by the whole world.
- 11 Indian soldiers received Victoria Cross, which was considered the supreme military honor of Britain.
- Many Indian soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor, Military Cross and French Legion of Honor.
- India Gate (Delhi) – It was built in memory of Indian soldiers who were martyred in World War I.
- Neuve-Chapelle Memorial, France)-was designed to honor the contribution of Indian soldiers.
- Chaitri Memorial in Brighton (Brighton, England) – A memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers was built.
What was the effect on India?
Indian soldiers showed unique bravery in Europe, Middle East and Africa for the British Empire. Its impact was seen on the whole world. It also had an impact in India. Despite the valor of Indian soldiers in the war, the British government did not give equality or freedom to Indians, due to which awareness about freedom in India. People became more vocal against the British government. Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and other leaders intensified the freedom movement. Due to the soldiers who were martyred from all parts of the country, the resentment among the people about the British government increased.
When was the Mazarguage War Samadhi created?
It was constructed in honor of the slain Indians. The graves of Indian soldiers have been built according to special Muslim, Hindu and Sikh traditions. In Sanskrit and Gurmukhi, inscriptions have been carved on many tombs for Hindu and Sikh soldiers. The tombs for Muslim soldiers are made in the direction of maize. It is remembered all over the world as a common war history of the British Commonwealth.
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