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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 | 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 | 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 == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{more footnotes|date=November | {{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}} |