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Why Do Foreign Leaders Receive 21-Gun Salute? History Of The Honour Explained

The 21-gun salute is regarded as the highest ceremonial honour in India and is part of a tradition inherited from British rule, later adopted across Commonwealth nations

5 Dec 2025 4:32 pm