Indian soldier under British rule (5)

I believe the answer is:

sepoy

(Other definitions for sepoy that I've seen before include "Eastern soldier" , "(Former) Indian soldier in the British service" , "Indian soldier serving under British rule" , "Native soldier" , "Indian soldier in service to the British Raj" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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