Indian honours system
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The Indian honours system was first established under the auspices of the British East India Company. In 1858, India came directly under the authority of the British Crown as a result of the Indian Mutiny of 1857 - 1858.
[edit] Colony of India and Empire of India (1858 - 1947)
The British honours system was extended to India after 1858, however,a series of Orders was instituted for service in India. These include the following;
These Orders were given a place within the British honours system.
Other honours that were instituted included a series of Title Badges, which carried titles that differed in relation to the religion of the recipient.
A series of campaign medals was also awarded.These include the following;
- Kaiser-I-Hind Medal.
[edit] Dominion of India (1947-50)
On 15 August 1947, India became a fully independent state, but retaining King George VI as head of state as King of India.
The following medal was instituted;
- Indian Independence Medal,1947
[edit] Republic of India (since 1950)
On 26 January 1950, India was proclaimed a republic.There was no honours system until 1954,when the Indian honours system was instituted.
These include the following;
