Regiment Diaries

The Grenadiers was raised in 1778 and is one of the oldest regiments in the Indian Army . In every country| including India| the Grenadiers are made up of the best and strongest soldiers from across regiments| chosen during training under some of the toughest combat situations. This infantry regiment has been part of both the World Wars as well as all the major wa

The Mechanised Infantry Regiment is one of the youngest regiments today in the Indian Army| although the history of the battalions that make up the regiment go way back to the 1700s

The Garhwal Rifles is an infantry regiment that has been decorated with one of the highest number of awards and mentions in the Indian Army

The Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment (JAKLI) has a history like no other . Because the formation of this regiment took place after Indian Independence| the traditions and practices followed by this regiment are not influenced by the working of British military in any way. Situated at an altitude of 6000ft| the JAKLI regimental centre is the second nort

The Parachute Regiment is the airborne regiment of the Indian Army and is one of the newly formed regiments. It is unique when compared to other regiments as it includes the Special Forces Unit of the Indian Army. The Special Forces unit includes the Commandos- specially trained individuals who can survive even the deadliest of situations and enemies.

Though the history of the Mahar Regiment dates back to when the Maratha Empire was expanding during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj| the regiment has witnessed several breakdowns. The regiment was fully formed only in the year 1941. After Independence| the Mahar Regiment was the first regiment made up of troops from all communities and regions of India.

The origins of the Kumaon Regiment traces back to the 18th-century and it continues to recruit its jawans from the Kumaon division . The regiment has played a key role in the two World Wars| and other major campaigns of the British Indian Army and the Indian Army. On November 18| 1962| during the Batte of Rezang La| 120 men of C Company of 13 Kumaon| commanded by Maj. Shaitan Singh made a las

Gorkhas are soldiers native to Nepal . Impressed by the fighting qualities| Sir David Ochterlony began to recruit them in the British Indian Army. The first battalion of the Gorkha Re

This episode of Regiment Diaries covers the Bengal Engineer Group| informally known as the Bengal Sappers. Stationed at Roorkee Cantonment| Uttarakhand| they have been active since 1803. Over the years| BEG has won the most number honours by a single organisation in the country. Want to know more about this regiment? Watch now!