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What was the highest position Indians could take in the army till 1857?

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Chowkidar

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Subedar

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Officer

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General

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The correct option is B Subedar
Indian soldiers could only reach the rank of a ‘Subedar’ till 1857. Most of the Indians were ‘Coolie Soldiers’. The higher posts, such as officers and generals, were reserved only for their British counterparts.

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