Rajputana Rifles
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Motto | Veer Bhogya Vasundhara (वीर भोग्य वसुंधरा); "The Brave Shall Inherit the Earth"; Raja Ramchandra Ki Jai; "Hail Lord Raja Ramachandra" |
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Founded | 1775 |
Role | Infantry |
Battle honours | Charwa |
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Size | 25 battalions |
Parent organizations | Indian Army |
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ID | 2920240 |
About Rajputana Rifles
The Rajputana Rifles is the oldest rifle regiment and one of the senior-most regiment of the Indian Army. It was originally raised in 1921 as part of the British Indian Army, when six previously existing regiments were amalgamated to form six battalions of the 6th Rajputana Rifles.