49th Garhwal Rifles
49th Garhwal Rifles | |
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Active | 1901 |
Country | Indian Empire |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | Bengal Army |
This was formed in 1901 as a regiment of the Bengal light Infantry and re designated as 2nd battalion of 39th Garhwal Rifles.[1]
References[]
- ^ Sharma, Gautam (1990). Valour and sacrifice: famous regiments of the Indian Army. Allied Publishers. p. 242. ISBN 81-7023-140-X.
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