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| image                        = Gajraj corps.png
| image                        = Gajraj corps.png
| caption                      = Indian Army IV corps Formation Sign
| caption                      = Indian Army IV corps Formation Sign
| dates                        = Jan 1942 - November 1945<br/>October 1962 – present
| dates                        = Jan 1942 - November 1945<br />October 1962 – present
| country                      = India
| country                      = India
| allegiance                    =  
| allegiance                    =  
| branch                        = [[Indian Army]]
| branch                        = [[Indian Army]]
| type                          = Mountain troops
| type                          = Mountain troops
| role                          = [[Close-quarters combat]]<br>[[Cold-weather warfare]]<br>[[Combined arms]]<br>[[Counter-insurgency]]<br>[[Forward observer]]<br>[[Jungle warfare]]<br>[[Mountain warfare]]<br>[[Raid (military)|Raiding]]<br>[[Reconnaissance]]<br>[[Urban warfare]]
| role                          = [[Close-quarters combat]]<br />[[Cold-weather warfare]]<br />[[Combined arms]]<br />[[Counter-insurgency]]<br />[[Forward observer]]<br />[[Jungle warfare]]<br />[[Mountain warfare]]<br />[[Raid (military)|Raiding]]<br />[[Reconnaissance]]<br />[[Urban warfare]]
| size                          = [[Corps]]
| size                          = [[Corps]]
| command_structure            = [[Eastern Command (India)]]
| command_structure            = [[Eastern Command (India)]]
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| nickname                      = [[File:Gajraj corps.png|30px]] ''Gajraj Corps''
| nickname                      = [[File:Gajraj corps.png|30px]] ''Gajraj Corps''
| equipment                    = <!-- Commanders -->
| equipment                    = <!-- Commanders -->
| notable_commanders            = [[Field Marshal (India)|Field Marshal]] [[Sam Manekshaw]]<br>[[General (India)|General]] [[Om Prakash Malhotra]]<br>[[General (India)|General]] [[Nirmal Chander Vij]]<br>[[Lt Gen Sagat Singh]]<br>[[Lt Gen]] [[Harbaksh Singh]]<br>[[Lt Gen]] [[Devraj Anbu]]
| notable_commanders            = [[Field Marshal (India)|Field Marshal]] [[Sam Manekshaw]]<br />[[General (India)|General]] [[Om Prakash Malhotra]]<br />[[General (India)|General]] [[Nirmal Chander Vij]]<br />[[Lt Gen Sagat Singh]]<br />[[General officer|Gen]] [[Manoj Pande (general)|Manoj Pande]]<br />[[Lt Gen]] [[Harbaksh Singh]]<br />[[Lt Gen]] [[Devraj Anbu]]
| current_commander            = Lt Gen Ravin Khosla,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/national/2021/01/26/change-of-command-of-indian-armys-gajraj-corps|title = Change of command of Indian Army&apos;s Gajraj Corps|date = 26 January 2021}}</ref> SM, VSM, AVSM
| current_commander            = Lt Gen DS Rana
| ceremonial_chief              =  
| ceremonial_chief              =  
| colonel_of_the_regiment      =  
| colonel_of_the_regiment      =  
}}
}}
The '''IV Corps''' (also known as the '''Gajraj Corps''') is a military field formation of the [[Indian Army]], covering the states of [[Assam]] and western [[Arunachal Pradesh]].
The '''IV Corps,''' or the '''Gajraj Corps,''' is a military field formation of the [[Indian Army]], covering the states of [[Assam]] and western [[Arunachal Pradesh]].


==History==
==History==
[[IV Corps (United Kingdom)|IV Corps]] under Lieutenant General [[Noel Irwin|NMS Irwin]] was deployed from the [[Middle East]] in January 1942 for the defense of [[Assam Province|Assam]] from the advancing [[Empire of Japan|Japanese]] during [[World War II]]. Following the end of the war, the corps was demobilised in November 1945.<ref name="4CorpsAPO">{{cite web|url=https://samsshopping.com/product/4-corps-golden-jubilee-1962-2012/|title=4 Corps Golden Jubilee 1962-2012|date=2012-10-04|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
[[IV Corps (United Kingdom)|IV Corps]] under Lieutenant General [[Noel Irwin|NMS Irwin]] was deployed from the [[Middle East]] in January 1942 for the defense of [[Assam Province|Assam]] from the advancing [[Empire of Japan|Japanese]] during [[World War II]]. Following the end of the war, the corps was demobilised in November 1945.<ref name="4CorpsAPO">{{cite web|url=https://samsshopping.com/product/4-corps-golden-jubilee-1962-2012/|title=4 Corps Golden Jubilee 1962-2012|date=2012-10-04|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>


The corps was re-raised by Lieutenant General [[Brij Mohan Kaul]] at [[Tezpur, Assam]] on 4 October 1962, close to the [[Sino-Indian War]].<ref>Orbat.com, [https://web.archive.org/web/20040306004515/http://www.orbat.com/site/orbats/data/india/armycorps2003.html Indian Army Corps 2003], accessed July 2010</ref> Over the years, has played a commendable role in both conventional and counter-insurgency operations in the eastern theatre, especially during the 1971 Bangladesh war.
The corps was re-raised by Lieutenant General [[Brij Mohan Kaul]] at [[Tezpur, Assam]] on 4 October 1962, close to the [[Sino-Indian War]].<ref>Orbat.com, [https://web.archive.org/web/20040306004515/http://www.orbat.com/site/orbats/data/india/armycorps2003.html Indian Army Corps 2003], accessed July 2010</ref> Over the years, it has played a role in both conventional and counter-insurgency operations in the eastern theatre, especially during the 1971 war in Bangladesh.


During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], the Gajraj Corps made the famous advance to [[Dhaka]] during the liberation of Bangladesh and also participated in the [[Meghna Heli Bridge]] Operations. Lieutenant General [[Sagat Singh]], PVSM had innovatively employed [[Mil Mi-4|Mi-4]] helicopters to cross Meghna River, which was considered impassable and his Corps relentlessly attacked and defeated the Pakistani forces. The innovative use of helicopters has remained unparalleled. The Corps had proved its mettle and very proficiently carried out its task in the most complex sector in terms of distances from the logistic bases.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/gajraj-corps-celebrates-58th-raising-day-raised-amid-india-china-war-654313|title=Gajraj Corps, raised amid India-China war, celebrates 58th Raising Day|date=4 October 2020}}</ref>
During the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], the Gajraj Corps made the famous advance to [[Dhaka]] during the liberation of Bangladesh and also participated in the [[Meghna Heli Bridge]] Operations. Lieutenant General [[Sagat Singh]], PVSM had innovatively employed [[Mil Mi-4|Mi-4]] helicopters to cross Meghna River, which was considered impassable and his Corps relentlessly attacked and defeated the Pakistani forces. The innovative use of helicopters has remained unparalleled. The Corps had proved its mettle and very proficiently carried out its task in the most complex sector in terms of distances from the logistic bases.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/gajraj-corps-celebrates-58th-raising-day-raised-amid-india-china-war-654313|title=Gajraj Corps, raised amid India-China war, celebrates 58th Raising Day|date=4 October 2020}}</ref>


The corps has been active in counter-insurgency roles as part of Operation Bajrang (from November 1990), Operation Rhino I (from September 1991) and Operation Rhino II (from April 1992).<ref name="4CorpsAPO"/>
The corps has been active in counter-insurgency roles as part of Operation Bajrang (from November 1990), Operation Rhino I (from September 1991) and Operation Rhino II (from April 1992).<ref name="4CorpsAPO"/>
==Composition==
==Composition==
It currently consists of:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stratpost.com/how-the-army-lost-secret-op-plans-against-china/|title=How the army lost secret op plans against China|date=2013-06-13|access-date=2021-07-13}}</ref>
It currently consists of:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stratpost.com/how-the-army-lost-secret-op-plans-against-china/|title=How the army lost secret op plans against China|date=2013-06-13|access-date=2021-07-13}}</ref>


*[[71 Mountain Division (Indian Army)|71 Mountain Division]], headquartered at [[Sonitpur district|Missamari]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2010/07/dna-page-1-indian-armys-new-division-to.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102162504/http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2010/07/dna-page-1-indian-armys-new-division-to.html |archive-date=2 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[71 Mountain Division (Indian Army)|71 Mountain Division]], headquartered at [[Sonitpur district|Missamari]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2010/07/dna-page-1-indian-armys-new-division-to.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=19 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102162504/http://chhindits.blogspot.com/2010/07/dna-page-1-indian-armys-new-division-to.html |archive-date=2 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[5th Infantry Division (India)|5th Mountain Division]] (Ball of Fire Division<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/5-div.htm|title=5 Mountain Division / Ball of Fire Division|last=Pike|first=John|website=www.globalsecurity.org|access-date=2017-05-14}}</ref>), headquartered at [[Bomdila]]. The division was converted to a mountain division in 1963. It is posted to the west of 2 Mountain Division in [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan,p.8</ref>
*[[5th Infantry Division (India)|5th Mountain Division]] (Ball of Fire Division<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/5-div.htm|title=5 Mountain Division / Ball of Fire Division|last=Pike|first=John|website=www.globalsecurity.org|access-date=2017-05-14}}</ref>), headquartered at Rupa near [[Bomdila]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidene.com/arunachal-cm-visits-army-division-headquarter-rupa/|title = Arunachal Cm Visits Army Division Headquarter in Rupa - Inside Ne|date = 22 March 2018}}</ref> The division was converted to a mountain division in 1963. It is posted to the west of 2 Mountain Division in [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>Conboy et al, Elite Forces of India and Pakistan,p.8</ref>
*[[21st Infantry Division (India)|21st Mountain Division]] (Red Horn Division<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/21-div.htm|title=21 Mountain Division / Red Horns Division|last=Pike|first=John|website=www.globalsecurity.org|access-date=2017-05-14}}</ref>), headquartered at [[Rangiya|Rangia]]. It includes 77 Mountain Brigade.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-34700130_ITM</ref>
*[[21st Infantry Division (India)|21st Mountain Division]] (Red Horn Division<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/21-div.htm|title=21 Mountain Division / Red Horns Division|last=Pike|first=John|website=www.globalsecurity.org|access-date=2017-05-14}}</ref>), headquartered at [[Rangiya|Rangia]]. It includes 77 Mountain Brigade.<ref>http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-34700130_ITM {{Bare URL inline|date=May 2022}}</ref>


== List of General Officers Commanding==
== List of General Officers Commanding==
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|[[8th Gorkha Rifles]]
|[[8th Gorkha Rifles]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1963/O-1838-1963-0001-83376.pdf|title=Gazette of India|date=1963-01-05|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1963/O-1838-1963-0001-83376.pdf|title=Gazette of India|date=1963-01-05|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
|-
|Manmohan Khanna
|5 December 1963
|
|[[Kumaon Regiment]]
|<ref>{{cite web |title=THE GAZETTE OF INDIA |url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1964/O-1796-1964-0003-81867.pdf |website=egazette.nic.in |access-date=12 January 2022 |date=18 January 1964}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Sagat Singh]]
|[[Sagat Singh]]
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|2010
|2010
|[[Rajputana Rifles]]
|[[Rajputana Rifles]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090625/nation.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Nation|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090625/nation.htm|title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Nation|website=www.tribuneindia.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Gyan Bhushan
|Gyan Bhushan
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|29 June 2011
|29 June 2011
|[[Mahar Regiment]]
|[[Mahar Regiment]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/mar01-10/h17.htm|title=17|website=sainiksamachar.nic.in|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/mar01-10/h17.htm|title=17|website=sainiksamachar.nic.in|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Shakti Gurung
|Shakti Gurung
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|15 August 2012
|15 August 2012
|[[The Grenadiers]]
|[[The Grenadiers]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jul0111/city07|title=The Assam Tribune Online|last=Trade|first=TI|website=www.assamtribune.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=jul0111/city07|title=The Assam Tribune Online|last=Trade|first=TI|website=www.assamtribune.com|access-date=2017-12-29}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Changali Ananda Krishnan
|Changali Ananda Krishnan
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|Ravin Khosla  
|Ravin Khosla  
|26 January 2021
|26 January 2021
|Incumbent
|21 March 2022
|[[5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)]]
|[[5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)]]
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-lt-gen-ravin-khosla-takes-over-command-of-gajraj-corps.html|title=Assam: Lt Gen Ravin Khosla takes over command of Gajraj Corps|date=2021-01-21|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-lt-gen-ravin-khosla-takes-over-command-of-gajraj-corps.html|title=Assam: Lt Gen Ravin Khosla takes over command of Gajraj Corps|date=2021-01-21|access-date=2021-07-12}}</ref>
|-
|Dinesh Singh Rana
|21 March 2022
|Incumbent
|[[Garhwal Rifles]]
|<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rana |first1=Dinesh SIngh |url=https://www.time8.in/assam-lt-gen-dinesh-singh-rana-takes-over-command-of-gajraj-corps/|title=Assam: Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana takes over command of Gajraj Corps|date=2022-03-21|access-date=2022-03-22}}</ref>
|}
|}
==Notes==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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[[Category:Tezpur]]
[[Category:Tezpur]]
[[Category:Corps of India|004]]
[[Category:Corps of India|004]]
[[Category:Corps of India in World War II]]
[[Category:Corps of British India]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1961]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1961]]
[[Category:1961 establishments in India]]
[[Category:1961 establishments in India]]
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