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6th Rajputana Rifles

6th Rajputana Rifles

Infantry regiment of the British Indian Army

The 6th Rajputana Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, after the Indian government reformed the army. The regiment served in World War II and in 1947 was allocated to the new Indian Army after independence as the Rajputana Rifles.

A painting depicting members of the Rajputanta Rifles, of all ranks and uniforms. circa. 1911

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During World War II the regiment was expanded to thirteen battalions and served in the Middle East, Burma and Malaya.[1] The 4th Battalion had the distinction of earning two Victoria Crosses during this conflict.[2]

Formation 1922

References

  1. [1]
    Sharma 1990, pp. 106–109.
  2. [2]
    Sharma 1990, p. 106.
  3. [3]
    Sharma, pp. 104–105

Sources

  • Sharma, Gautam (1990). Valour and sacrifice: famous regiments of the Indian Army. Allied Publishers. ISBN 81-7023-140-X.
  • Singh, Colonel(Dr)Narendar (2019). Third Battalion The Rajputana Rifles : Waffadar Paltan. Pentagon Press LLP. ISBN 978-93-86618-92-4.


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