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The 1 Gorkha Rifles is a Gorkha infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was originally formed as part of the British Indian Army in 1815, later adopting the title of the 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), however, in 1947, following India's independence in 1947, it was transferred to the Indian Army and in 1950 when India became a Republic, it was redesignated as the 1 Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). The regiment has a long tradition and has participated in many conflicts, including many of the colonial conflicts prior to Independence, as well as the First and Second World Wars. Since 1947 the regiment has also participated in a number of campaigns against Pakistan in 1965 and 1971 as well as undertaking peacekeeping duties as part of the United Nations.

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  • 1 Gorkha Rifles
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  • The 1 Gorkha Rifles is a Gorkha infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was originally formed as part of the British Indian Army in 1815, later adopting the title of the 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), however, in 1947, following India's independence in 1947, it was transferred to the Indian Army and in 1950 when India became a Republic, it was redesignated as the 1 Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). The regiment has a long tradition and has participated in many conflicts, including many of the colonial conflicts prior to Independence, as well as the First and Second World Wars. Since 1947 the regiment has also participated in a number of campaigns against Pakistan in 1965 and 1971 as well as undertaking peacekeeping duties as part of the United Nations.
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Garrison
  • Subathu, Himachal Pradesh
Branch
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  • Light Role
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Country
  • Indian Empire 1815-1947 1947-Present
Type
  • Rifles
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  • Regimental Insignia
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  • The Regimental Insignia of 1 Gorkha Regiment
Dates
  • 1815(xsd:integer)
Colors
  • 1886(xsd:integer)
  • Red; faced white
Unit Name
  • 1(xsd:integer)
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  • Regimental Centre
Battles
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  • 1(xsd:integer)
  • 2(xsd:integer)
  • 3(xsd:integer)
  • 7(xsd:integer)
  • 16(xsd:integer)
  • 22(xsd:integer)
Anniversaries
  • Raising Day
March
  • War Cry: Jai Maha Kali, Ayo Gorkhali
Motto
  • Kafar Hunu Bhanda Marnu Ramro
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  • Tartan
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  • 5(xsd:integer)
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  • The 1 Gorkha Rifles is a Gorkha infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was originally formed as part of the British Indian Army in 1815, later adopting the title of the 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), however, in 1947, following India's independence in 1947, it was transferred to the Indian Army and in 1950 when India became a Republic, it was redesignated as the 1 Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). The regiment has a long tradition and has participated in many conflicts, including many of the colonial conflicts prior to Independence, as well as the First and Second World Wars. Since 1947 the regiment has also participated in a number of campaigns against Pakistan in 1965 and 1971 as well as undertaking peacekeeping duties as part of the United Nations.
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