The British policy of racial discrimination within military ranks involved segregating Indian soldiers, restricting promotions and enforcing discriminatory practices perpetuating a racial hierarchy that privileged British personnel over Indian troops.The British policy of racial discrimination within the military ranks had several implications –

• Limited opportunities for Indian soldiers meant restricted promotions, limited access to officer training and exclusion from high ranking positions stifling career advancement and growth.
• Segregation and separate facilities meant Indian soldiers were isolated from British troops with separate barracks, mess halls and amenities reinforcing racial divisions and inequality.
• Discriminatory treatment meant Indian soldiers faced lower pay, fewer benefits, harsher punishments and unfair treatment perpetuating racial inequality and injustice within the military ranks.
• Erosion of morale meant Indian soldiers pride, motivation and loyalty declined due to discriminatory treatment leading to dissatisfaction, resentment and decreased combat effectiveness.
• Nationalist sentiments meant Indian soldiers experiences with racial discrimination fueled anti colonial feelings sparking desires for independence , self rule and galvanizing the Indian nationalist movement.
• Limited loyalty meant Indian soldiers allegiance to the British Crown was weakened by discriminatory treatment leading to divided loyalties and a growing sense of loyalty to India.