Hira Singh

Hira Singh: When India Came To Fight is a novel by Talbot Mundy set in India during the early 20th century. The story follows the journey of Hira Singh, a young Sikh soldier who is sent to fight in the British Indian Army during World War I. As Hira fights alongside his British comrades, he begins to question his loyalty to the British Empire and his own identity as an Indian.The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and nationalism as Hira navigates his way through the complexities of war and colonialism. The story also delves into the relationship between India and Britain, and the tensions that arise as India struggles for independence.Throughout the book, Mundy weaves in elements of Indian culture and tradition, providing a vivid and immersive portrayal of life in India during this time period. The characters are richly drawn and the plot is full of action, intrigue, and suspense.Overall, Hira Singh: When India Came To Fight is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of India and its relationship with Britain.I said no more because I knew he was right. If he should shoot Gooja Singh the troopers would ascribe it to nothing else than fear. A British officer might do it and they would say, ''Behold how he scorns to shirk responsibility!'' Yet of Ranjoor Singh they would have said, ''He fears us, and behold the butchery begins! Who shall be next?'' Nevertheless, had I stood in his shoes, I would have shot and buried Gooja Singh to forestall trouble. I would have shot Gooja Singh and the Turk and Tugendheim all three with one volley. And the Turk’s forty men would have met a like fate at the first excuse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.