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  • Defence25 Apr 2026

    How many Victoria Crosses (VCs) — the British Empire's highest military gallantry award — were awarded to Indian soldiers during the First World War?

    1. A.7
    2. B.9
    3. C.11
    4. D.15
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    Answer: C. 11

    Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to Indian soldiers during the First World War — recognition of their gallantry across multiple fronts including Mesopotamia, the Western Front, East Africa, and Palestine. The VC was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria as the highest gallantry award of the British Empire.

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