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	*10th (Training) battalion: from the [[16th Rajputs (The Lucknow Regiment)\|16th Rajput Infantry (The Lucknow Regiment)]] (1901–1922){{Efn\|Formerly known as Regiment of Lucknow , 16th Bengal Native Infantry (1861–1864), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Native Infantry (1864–1885), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Infantry (1885–1897), 16th (The Lucknow) Rajput Bengal Infantry (1897–1901)}}		*10th (Training) battalion: from the [[16th Rajputs (The Lucknow Regiment)\|16th Rajput Infantry (The Lucknow Regiment)]] (1901–1922){{Efn\|Formerly known as Regiment of Lucknow , 16th Bengal Native Infantry (1861–1864), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Native Infantry (1864–1885), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Infantry (1885–1897), 16th (The Lucknow) Rajput Bengal Infantry (1897–1901)}}
	Also the one-class characteristics of most of the infantry regiments were changed ,and the Rajputs introduced a company each of Punjabi Muslims and [[Islam in India\|Hindustani Muslims]] in each of their battalions.{{cn\|date=June ~~2022~~}}		Also the one-class characteristics of most of the infantry regiments were changed ,and the Rajputs introduced a company each of Punjabi Muslims and [[Islam in India\|Hindustani Muslims]] in each of their battalions.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	In late 1936 and 1937, the 3rd battalion ( 3/7 Rajput), was posted to [[Waziristan]] in what is now the tribal areas of [[Pakistan]]. During that time, they were employed against [[Afghans\|Afghan]] insurgents and criminal gangs raiding across the border.<ref>Rawlinson, H G, The History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), Oxford University Press, London, 1941, pp190-198</ref>		In late 1936 and 1937, the 3rd battalion ( 3/7 Rajput), was posted to [[Waziristan]] in what is now the tribal areas of [[Pakistan]]. During that time, they were employed against [[Afghans\|Afghan]] insurgents and criminal gangs raiding across the border.<ref>Rawlinson, H G, The History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), Oxford University Press, London, 1941, pp190-198</ref>
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	=== 1971 Indo-Pakistani War ===		=== 1971 Indo-Pakistani War ===
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	Rajput battalions played an active part in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Starting in West Bengal, near Calcutta and going about in a clockwise direction around Bangladesh the battalions were deployed as follows.		Rajput battalions played an active part in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Starting in West Bengal, near Calcutta and going about in a clockwise direction around Bangladesh the battalions were deployed as follows.

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	=== 1980 – present ===		=== 1980 – present ===
	[[File:Indian Army-Rajput regiment.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|305x305px\|A Rajput Regiment contingent during a [[Delhi Republic Day parade\|Republic Day parade]].]]		[[File:Indian Army-Rajput regiment.jpeg\|right\|thumb\|305x305px\|A Rajput Regiment contingent during a [[Delhi Republic Day parade\|Republic Day parade]].]]
	Since the 1980s a number of Rajput battalions have been involved in counterinsurgency operations in the North East, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. 4, 5 and 25 Rajput formed a part of [[Indian Peacekeeping Force]] in Sri Lanka. In 1980, 18 Rajput transferred to the newly raised [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]] as its 13th battalion. The 27th battalion of the regiment was raised at [[Fatehgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], in 1988. Its motto is ''Sarvada Sarv Shersht''. 27 Rajput were involved in operations during the [[Kargil War]] in 1999 and captured Point 5770. After the Kargil War the battalion moved to Ethiopia and Eritrea as a part of a United Nations Mission (UNMEE).{{Citation needed\|date=October ~~2022~~}}		Since the 1980s a number of Rajput battalions have been involved in counterinsurgency operations in the North East, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. 4, 5 and 25 Rajput formed a part of [[Indian Peacekeeping Force]] in Sri Lanka. In 1980, 18 Rajput transferred to the newly raised [[Mechanised Infantry Regiment]] as its 13th battalion. The 27th battalion of the regiment was raised at [[Fatehgarh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], in 1988. Its motto is ''Sarvada Sarv Shersht''. 27 Rajput were involved in operations during the [[Kargil War]] in 1999 and captured Point 5770. After the Kargil War the battalion moved to Ethiopia and Eritrea as a part of a United Nations Mission (UNMEE).{{Citation needed\|date=October 2018}}

	The Rajput Regimental center is in Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh. A war memorial was erected at Fatehgarh in 1932. It is in a form of a [[chattri]], with its dome resting on six pillars, each representing a battalion at that time and bearing its crest. The regimental motto is ''Sarvatra Vijaya'', which means ''Victory Everywhere'' and the war cry is ''Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai'', meaning ''Victory to [[Hanuman\|Lord Hanuman]]''.		The Rajput Regimental center is in Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh. A war memorial was erected at Fatehgarh in 1932. It is in a form of a [[chattri]], with its dome resting on six pillars, each representing a battalion at that time and bearing its crest. The regimental motto is ''Sarvatra Vijaya'', which means ''Victory Everywhere'' and the war cry is ''Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai'', meaning ''Victory to [[Hanuman\|Lord Hanuman]]''.
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	== References ==		== References ==
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	{{more footnotes\|date=November ~~2022~~}}		{{more footnotes\|date=November 2014}}
	*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060707213922/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MONITOR/ISSUE3-3/sandhu.html Bharat-Rakshak Monitor issue on the Rajput Regiment]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060707213922/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MONITOR/ISSUE3-3/sandhu.html Bharat-Rakshak Monitor issue on the Rajput Regiment]
	* {{cite web\|url=http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/indianinfantry/indianinfantry1903.htm\|title=The British Empire: Regiments of the British Indian Army \|access-date=2007-07-28\|last=Luscombe\|first=Stephen}}		* {{cite web\|url=http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/indianinfantry/indianinfantry1903.htm\|title=The British Empire: Regiments of the British Indian Army \|access-date=2007-07-28\|last=Luscombe\|first=Stephen}}

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	=== World War I ===		=== World War I ===
	Most of the Rajput battalions saw action during the First World War. The 1st battalion fought at the [[Battle of Dujaila~~\|Battle of Dujailah~~]] in South of [[Kut]] (present-day [[Iraq]]) and was		Most of the Rajput battalions saw action during the First World War. The 1st battalion fought at the [[Battle of Dujaila]]h in South of [[Kut]] (present-day [[Iraq]]) and was

	nearly annihilated. The 3rd battalion fought the Battles of [[Battle of Qurna\|Qurna]] and [[Kut al Amara 1915\|Kut-al-Amara]] against the Turks. In one of the battles, the Turks had invaded both the flanks of the 3rd Rajput, during which Jemadar Sital Baksh was severely wounded. Sepoy Jhandu Singh rushed to his rescue and was awarded a posthumous [[Indian Order of Merit]] and [[Médaille militaire]].<ref>Rawlinson, H.G, The History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), Oxford University Press, London, 1941, pp152-173</ref>		nearly annihilated. The 3rd battalion fought the Battles of [[Battle of Qurna\|Qurna]] and [[Kut al Amara 1915\|Kut-al-Amara]] against the Turks. In one of the battles, the Turks had invaded both the flanks of the 3rd Rajput, during which Jemadar Sital Baksh was severely wounded. Sepoy Jhandu Singh rushed to his rescue and was awarded a posthumous [[Indian Order of Merit]] and [[Médaille militaire]].<ref>Rawlinson, H.G, The History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), Oxford University Press, London, 1941, pp152-173</ref>
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	*10th (Training) battalion: from the [[16th Rajputs (The Lucknow Regiment)\|16th Rajput Infantry (The Lucknow Regiment)]] (1901–1922){{Efn\|Formerly known as Regiment of Lucknow , 16th Bengal Native Infantry (1861–1864), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Native Infantry (1864–1885), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Infantry (1885–1897), 16th (The Lucknow) Rajput Bengal Infantry (1897–1901)}}		*10th (Training) battalion: from the [[16th Rajputs (The Lucknow Regiment)\|16th Rajput Infantry (The Lucknow Regiment)]] (1901–1922){{Efn\|Formerly known as Regiment of Lucknow , 16th Bengal Native Infantry (1861–1864), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Native Infantry (1864–1885), 16th (The Lucknow) Bengal Infantry (1885–1897), 16th (The Lucknow) Rajput Bengal Infantry (1897–1901)}}
	Also the one-class characteristics of most of the infantry regiments were changed ,and the Rajputs introduced a company each of Punjabi Muslims and [[Islam in India\|Hindustani Muslims]] in each of their battalions.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}		Also the one-class characteristics of most of the infantry regiments were changed, and the Rajputs introduced a company each of Punjabi Muslims and [[Islam in India\|Hindustani Muslims]] in each of their battalions.{{cn\|date=June 2020}}

	In late 1936 and 1937, the 3rd battalion ( 3/7 Rajput), was posted to [[Waziristan]] in what is now the tribal areas of [[Pakistan]]. During that time, they were employed against [[Afghans\|Afghan]] insurgents and criminal gangs raiding across the border.<ref>Rawlinson, H G, The History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), Oxford University Press, London, 1941, pp190-198</ref>		In late 1936 and 1937, the 3rd battalion ( 3/7 Rajput), was posted to [[Waziristan]] in what is now the tribal areas of [[Pakistan]]. During that time, they were employed against [[Afghans\|Afghan]] insurgents and criminal gangs raiding across the border.<ref>Rawlinson, H G, The History of the 3rd Battalion 7th Rajput Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own), Oxford University Press, London, 1941, pp190-198</ref>
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	At the time of [[Partition of India\|partition]] in 1947, Punjabi and Bengali Muslims who formed up to 50% of the strength in most battalions were transferred to the Pakistan Army. The gaps created by their departure were filled in by [[Gurjar~~\|Gurjars~~]], who came over from the Punjab Regiments which were allotted to Pakistan. The numeral prefix (7) was removed from the regiment's name and it became the Rajput Regiment.		At the time of [[Partition of India\|partition]] in 1947, Punjabi and Bengali Muslims who formed up to 50% of the strength in most battalions were transferred to the Pakistan Army. The gaps created by their departure were filled in by [[Gurjar]]s, who came over from the Punjab Regiments which were allotted to Pakistan. The numeral prefix (7) was removed from the regiment's name and it became the Rajput Regiment.

	Four Rajput battalions (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) participated in the 1947–48 operations in Jammu & Kashmir. 3 Rajput was the first to be inducted. Its original task was to protect [[Ramban district\|Ramban]] and [[Jammu]], but it quickly came under the [[50th Parachute Brigade (India)\|50th Parachute Brigade]] for its relief of [[Jhangar]] and [[Kotli]]. The advance from Jhangar to Kotli took five days, as the column had to clear 47 road blocks. After the relief of Kotli the column returned to Naushera. 1 Rajput was inducted next and it also formed a part of the 50th Parachute Brigade at Naushera. It had its share of fighting in clearing the raiders from some hill features around Naushera. The raiders meanwhile kept heavy pressure on the Naushera-Jhangar road and both 1 and 3 Rajput fought a number of engagements to keep the road open. In December 1947, 4 Rajput swere inducted and deployed in the Chammb-Akhnoor area. 2 Rajput came in next and were employed for lines of communication duties around Jammu.		Four Rajput battalions (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) participated in the 1947–48 operations in Jammu & Kashmir. 3 Rajput was the first to be inducted. Its original task was to protect [[Ramban district\|Ramban]] and [[Jammu]], but it quickly came under the [[50th Parachute Brigade (India)\|50th Parachute Brigade]] for its relief of [[Jhangar]] and [[Kotli]]. The advance from Jhangar to Kotli took five days, as the column had to clear 47 road blocks. After the relief of Kotli the column returned to Naushera. 1 Rajput was inducted next and it also formed a part of the 50th Parachute Brigade at Naushera. It had its share of fighting in clearing the raiders from some hill features around Naushera. The raiders meanwhile kept heavy pressure on the Naushera-Jhangar road and both 1 and 3 Rajput fought a number of engagements to keep the road open. In December 1947, 4 Rajput swere inducted and deployed in the Chammb-Akhnoor area. 2 Rajput came in next and were employed for lines of communication duties around Jammu.

	Aggressive patrolling was done by 1 and 3 Rajputs around Naushera and Kot. OnFebruary ,y 194,8 a strong patrol was sent out in the area east of Naushera. The patrol was surrounded by an enemy force of approximately 1000 men. Soon a fierce fight started which continued for seven hours. During this tim,e [[Subedar]] Gopal Singh's platoon came under heavy pressure. Gopal Singh, wounded thrice, kept reorganizing his men time and again. At one time Gopal Singh got separated from his platoon and had only three men at his side, one of them being [[Sepoy\|Sep.]] Sikdar Singh. When things got tough Sub. Gopal Singh led a bayonet charge during which he was seriously wounded. Sikdar Singh picked him up and carried him back to the main patrol area. [[Havildar\|Hav.]] Mahadeo Singh was another hero. He kept on supplying ammunition to the Bren gunners of the platoon, and a couple of times he walked through heavy enemy fire to get the ammunition through. In one of his attempts he was wounded and fell down, but when he scrambled to his feet he was riddled with bullets. In this action the 3 Rajputs won 3 [[Vir Chakra]]s – one each to Sub. Gopal Singh and Sep. Sikdar Singh and a posthumous one to Hav. Mahadeo Singh.		Aggressive patrolling was done by 1 and 3 Rajputs around Naushera and Kot. OnFebruary, y 194,8 a strong patrol was sent out in the area east of Naushera. The patrol was surrounded by an enemy force of approximately 1000 men. Soon a fierce fight started which continued for seven hours. During this tim,e [[Subedar]] Gopal Singh's platoon came under heavy pressure. Gopal Singh, wounded thrice, kept reorganizing his men time and again. At one time Gopal Singh got separated from his platoon and had only three men at his side, one of them being [[Sepoy\|Sep.]] Sikdar Singh. When things got tough Sub. Gopal Singh led a bayonet charge during which he was seriously wounded. Sikdar Singh picked him up and carried him back to the main patrol area. [[Havildar\|Hav.]] Mahadeo Singh was another hero. He kept on supplying ammunition to the Bren gunners of the platoon, and a couple of times he walked through heavy enemy fire to get the ammunition through. In one of his attempts he was wounded and fell down, but when he scrambled to his feet he was riddled with bullets. In this action the 3 Rajputs won 3 [[Vir Chakra]]s – one each to Sub. Gopal Singh and Sep. Sikdar Singh and a posthumous one to Hav. Mahadeo Singh.

	After the fall of Jhangar, Naushera became the enemy's next objective. Brig. [[Mohammad Usman]], the 50th Parachute Brigade commander, closely watched the situation and drew up defensive plans in which the Rajputs were holding tactical ground around Naushera. C Company, 1 Rajput was holding the Taindhar position, which was vital for the defence of Naushera. Brig. Usman had directed C Coy to hold this position at any cost in case of an attack. In the early morning hours of February 6, 1948, the enemy attacked the Taindhar position. The enemy was about 1500 strong and consisted mostly of [[Pathans]] with some Pakistani servicemen. The enemy attacked in waves of lines of 200–300 men. Six such attacks were launched and there was heavy hand-to-hand fighting in some posts. Hav. Daya Ram who was then manning the 3-inch mortar detachment realised that the enemy had gotten very close to the defensive positions. He took the secondary charge out of the mortar bombs, elevated the mortars to their maximum limit and fired the bombs. These bombs landed within 30–50 yards of the Rajput defensive positions and caused havoc among the enemy. Some of the enemies switched and attacked Daya Ram's section, but the position held. Daya Ram was wounded and his Bren gunner was killed. He then picked up the Bren gun and started firing at the enemy. For his courageous actions, Daya Ram was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].		After the fall of Jhangar, Naushera became the enemy's next objective. Brig. [[Mohammad Usman]], the 50th Parachute Brigade commander, closely watched the situation and drew up defensive plans in which the Rajputs were holding tactical ground around Naushera. C Company, 1 Rajput was holding the Taindhar position, which was vital for the defence of Naushera. Brig. Usman had directed C Coy to hold this position at any cost in case of an attack. In the early morning hours of February 6, 1948, the enemy attacked the Taindhar position. The enemy was about 1500 strong and consisted mostly of [[Pathans]] with some Pakistani servicemen. The enemy attacked in waves of lines of 200–300 men. Six such attacks were launched and there was heavy hand-to-hand fighting in some posts. Hav. Daya Ram who was then manning the 3-inch mortar detachment realised that the enemy had gotten very close to the defensive positions. He took the secondary charge out of the mortar bombs, elevated the mortars to their maximum limit and fired the bombs. These bombs landed within 30–50 yards of the Rajput defensive positions and caused havoc among the enemy. Some of the enemies switched and attacked Daya Ram's section, but the position held. Daya Ram was wounded and his Bren gunner was killed. He then picked up the Bren gun and started firing at the enemy. For his courageous actions, Daya Ram was awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]].