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At the end of Second World War, a Historical Section was set
up, under the Ministry of Defence, to write a detailed history of War, with
particular reference to the operations conducted by the armed Forces of
undivided India. After the partition of the country in 1947, this Section
continued as a joint organization of India and Pakistan and was designated as
the Combined Inter Services Historical Section (India and Pakistan). The CIS
Historical Section compiled 25 volumes until it was wound up in 1963.
Meanwhile, a separate section called Historical Section
(India) was set up in 1953 for compiling the history of post-partition military
operations of the Indian Armed Forces. This Section was also meant to supply
information on military history and allied subjects to the Ministry and the
three Services Headquarters. Subsequently, a Heraldic Cell was created within
the Section to advise the Ministry and the armed Forces on ceremonial matters.
Since its inception in 1953, the Historical Section has
brought out fifteen publications. In view of the growing responsibility of the
Section, it was redesignated as the History Division on April 1, 1992.
The History Division also serves as a record, research and
reference office of the Ministry of Defence and three Services Headquarters.
Officers of the Indian Armed Forces and research scholars often visit the
Division to consult records of military importance. The Division also assists
various units of Armed Forces in compiling their histories.
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