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  1. A Maltese cross with Lion Capital of Ashoka. The Garhwal Rifles, formerly known as the Royal Garhwal Rifles, are an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was originally raised in 1887 as the 39th (Garhwal) Regiment of the Bengal Army. It then became part of the British Indian Army, and after the Independence of India, it was incorporated ...

  2. May 23, 2021 · The Garhwal Rifles Saga of Valour. In 1887 a new chapter was added to the martial tradition of Garhwal – land of ‘garhs’ (forts). On 05 May 1887, a ‘Garhwali’ regiment was born with the raising of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd (Kumaon) Gorkha Regiment at Almora, comprising of Garhwalis and Gorkhas. (Hitherto also, Garhwalis had been ...

  3. 1887. Institue. Garhwal Rifles is a well known combat arm of the Indian Army. During the World Wars and the wars fought after Independence, the regiment not only showed exemplary courage but also maintained its unique identity. Mainly comprising the Garhwali soldiers, this regiment fought with great valour during the Kargil conflict.

  4. Oct 15, 2023 · The Garhwal Rifles is well-equipped with modern weaponry and gear. Over the years, there have been significant technological advancements, allowing the regiment to adapt to changing military requirements. The soldiers are trained to handle a variety of weapons and equipment effectively. Traditions and Honors

  5. In this video we have discussed about Garhwal Rifles, how the regiment was formed, the wars fought pre and post independence and the achievements and contrib...

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  6. Communities of World War 1. Garhwalis. Garhwali soldiers on the Western Front - IWC. Gabar Singh Negi of the Garhwali community was born at Manjood village near Chamba, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand India. He joined 'The Garhwal Rifles' in October 1913. On 10th March 1915, during the First World War, he was 19 years old and a Rifleman in ...

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  8. World War II. The 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, after the Indian government decided to reform the army, moving away from single-battalion regiments to multi-battalion regiments. They were the only Indian Infantry regiment to remain intact without being amalgamated.