The word "sepoys" refers to Indian soldiers who served in the British Indian Army during the colonial era. Some alternative terms for "sepoys" include "sipahi" or "sipahee," which are both Hindi and Urdu words for a soldier or guard. Another option is "laskar," which refers specifically to a sailor or soldier in the old Indian armies. "Mahratta" is also sometimes used to refer to Indian soldiers, although it is also the name of a specific ethnic group in India. In general, there are many terms that can be used to describe the diverse range of Indian soldiers who served in the British Indian Army.