Maratha Light Infantry celebrated 250 years of its glorious past

  • The Maratha Light Infantry, one of the oldest regiments of the Indian Army and the recipient of 56 battle honours, celebrated its 250th anniversary on February 4, 2018.
  • The celebration opened with a function on February 4, at the Manekshaw Centre where a coffee-table book on the infantry, ‘Victory and Valour’, was released.

About the Maratha Light Infatnry

  • The first battalion of this Regiment was raised as ‘second battalion Bombay Sepoys’ in 1768 which was later known as ‘jangi paltan’.
  • February 4 also has a historical significance as on this day in 1670 Chhatrapati Shivaji of Maratha, conquered Fort Kondana, famously known as Sinhgarh.

Do You Know?

    • The Maratha Light Infantry was the first infantry to be designated as a light infantry during the British Raj, for being swift-footed.
    • The regiment draws inspiration from the legacy of Maratha warriors, who were adept in guerrilla warfare.
    • The legacy of the Maratha Light Infantry is full of gallantry sacrifices.
    • It won two Victoria Crosses during the 2nd World War.



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