The British Influence on the Indian Army. The military history of British involvement in India began, fully, in 1857 when Indian forces staged a revolt against the British East India Company. The Indian army began as an indigenous force run by British officers. The British role in India, far surpassed the history of British Imperialism anywhere else in the world. The military history of British involvement in India began, fully, in 1857 when Indian forces staged a revolt against the British East India Company. The Indian army began as an indigenous force run by British officers. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 8 source(s) listed Filename: 9973 British Influence Indian.doc Price: 89.50