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Why India Fires 21 Guns on Republic Day

Every Republic Day, a 21-gun salute honours the nation as the flag is raised and the anthem plays. This ceremonial military tribute comes from a historic salute tradition adopted from colonial times. Today it’s fired in precise sequence, now mostly using Indian field guns, marking respect for the Republic and…

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