Claim: Razmak Brigade of the British Indian Army (the main military of the British Indian Empire before its decommissioning in 1947 and responsible for the defence of both the British Indian Empire and the princely states) was active from 1939 to 1945.
Evidence: 1939–1945 The British Indian Army was the main military of the British Indian Empire before its decommissioning in 1947. It was responsible for the defence of both the British Indian Empire and the princely states, which could also have their own armies.