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> A number of historical studies have shown that for Indians, Hindus and Muslims alike, soldiering was not just a profession but also a spiritual calling, tied to mystical experiences. Indeed, some of the fiercest warriors in India were Sufis and sadhus of various different orders. The British recognized this and always assigned a faqir or a sadhu to each battalion, along with run-of-the-mill clerics like pundits and moulvis.
#AmitavGhosh in #SmokeAndAshes #MysticSoldiers #SoldierMysticism