Definition: Rewrite each original sentence in order to make it easier to understand by non-native speakers of English. You can do so by replacing complex words with simpler synonyms (i.e. paraphrasing), deleting unimportant information (i.e. compression), and/or splitting a long complex sentence into several simpler ones. The final simplified sentences need to be grammatical, fluent, and retain the main ideas of their original counterparts without altering their meanings.
Input: Before 1858, the precursor units of the Indian Army were units controlled by the Company and were paid for by their profits.

Prior to 1858, units of the Indian Army were ran by the Company and were paid from their profits.