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73 Armoured Regiment Active 1971 – present Country India Allegiance India Branch Indian Army Type Armoured Corps Size Regiment Nickname(s ) The Desert Rats [1] Motto(s ) 'पवित्रता, दृढ़ता और वीरता'Pavitrata, Dridhta, Veerta Colors Purple and Black Equipment T-90 Notable Maj Gen K.M. Dhody, AVSM Abbreviation 73 Armd Regt
Military unit
73 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army .
Formation [ edit ]
The 73 Armoured Regiment has the unique distinction of being raised during wartime, being formed on 3 December 1971,[2] Indo-Pak war broke out. It was raised at Vijay Lines, Ahmednagar , with a unique class composition of three martial communities - Sikhs , Rajputs and Qaimkhani Muslims.[3]
History [ edit ]
The Regiment with its T-55 tanks took part in the Republic Day parade in 1992.[4]
The Regiment was presented the President's Standard on 27 November 2011 by the then President of India Mrs Prathiba Patil . 73 Armoured Regiment along with four other Armoured Regiments of the 1 Armoured Division were presented with the colours in Patiala .[5] [6] [7]
Equipment [ edit ]
The Regiment was equipped with the T-55 tanks at raising. It is now equipped with the T-90 tanks.
Operations [ edit ]
It has participated in Operation Trident , Operation Vijay , Operation Rakshak and Operation Parakram .[8] Vir Chakras .[9]
Regimental Insignia [ edit ]
The Regiment’s crest comprises crossed lances with the Sheesh Kavach of the legendary Prithviraj Chauhan and a scroll at the base. The Sheesh displays his temporal powers while the Kavach exhibits his skill at using arms.[10]
References [ edit ]
^ Shukla, Ajai (2013-06-14). " . Business Standard India . Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
^ " . 1992-04-01. Retrieved 2020-11-02 .
^ " . The Hindu . 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
^ " . 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
^ " . 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
^ "Nation proud of Indian Armed Forces – President in The Hindustan Times" . 2011-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
^ "Young cavaliers earn their spurs in The Tribune" . 2011-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
^ "Young cavaliers earn their spurs in The Tribune" . 2011-11-27. Retrieved 2020-11-01 .
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