Why Indian Army has no Bengal Regiment?

“There is no regiment in Bengal called ‘Bengal Regiment’ like Bihar Regiment or Madras Regiment. This may be root cause of the misconception that Bengalis stay away from the army. The Bengal Regiment was dismantled after the First war of independence or Great mutiny by British.

Which regiment is the most decorated regiment in the Indian Army?

Sikh regiment is the highest decorated regiment of the Indian Army and in 1979, the 1st battalion was the Commonwealth’s most decorated battalion with 245 pre-independence and 82 post-independence gallantry awards, when it was transformed into the 4th battalion, Mechanised Infantry Regiment.

Is the Rajput Regiment still in the Indian Army?

They have taken part in numerous campaigns with the Indian Army and still serving the nation. The Rajput Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is composed primarily of troops from the Rajput, Bengali, Dogra, Ahir, Brahmin, Gurjar, Jat, Muslim, and Sikh communities.

Why are there so many regiments in India?

India is a secular country where the people are from a different religion, caste, and community. almost all the regiments were formed by the British Indian Army before independence. they have given names according to the caste and religion.but after Independence.

What is the history of the Bihar regiments?

The Bihar Regiments is an infantry Regiments of the Indian Army. This Regiment was formed in 1941 by the Britishers. And they are raised by the Mir Kasim as Bihari Battalions. They also fought against the Britishers in some engagement during the Independence in the guidance of Mir Kasim.

What is the class composition of the Jatt Regiment?

During the 2nd World War, the class composition of the regiment was 50\% Rajput and 50\% Muslim. Jatt Regiment is one of the longest-serving and most decorating Regiments in the Indian Army.