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Independence came with the partition of the nation and armed forces were also divided in 2:1 ratio between India and Pakistan. GGBG was no exception, the Muslim elements of the unit went to Pakistan, and Sikhs, Jats and Rajput elements stayed with India. The title of the regiment remained GGBG till 26 January 1950, when India became a republic and the GGBG became the President's Body Guard. The title remained GGBG in Pakistan, until it became a republic in 1956. The first commandant of the regiment was Lieutenant Colonel Thakur Govind Singh and his adjutant was Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, who decided to join Pakistan Army. After the division of other assets of the regiment, when it came to the gold plated buggy of the Viceroy, both India & Pakistan wanted it. To decide the fate of the buggy, Colonel Singh and Sahabzada Yaqub Khan tossed a coin and India got the buggy. | Independence came with the partition of the nation and armed forces were also divided in 2:1 ratio between India and Pakistan. GGBG was no exception, the Muslim elements of the unit went to Pakistan, and Sikhs, Jats and Rajput elements stayed with India. The title of the regiment remained GGBG till 26 January 1950, when India became a republic and the GGBG became the President's Body Guard. The title remained GGBG in Pakistan, until it became a republic in 1956. The first commandant of the regiment was Lieutenant Colonel Thakur Govind Singh and his adjutant was Sahabzada Yaqub Khan, who decided to join Pakistan Army. After the division of other assets of the regiment, when it came to the gold plated buggy of the Viceroy, both India & Pakistan wanted it. To decide the fate of the buggy, Colonel Singh and Sahabzada Yaqub Khan tossed a coin and India got the buggy. | ||
The PBG has seen action in all of independent India's major wars. It rendered yeoman service in the capitol and helped reinstate confidence in the general public in the aftermath of the [[Partition of India|Partition]]. After [[Independence of India|Independence]], [[Humber Armoured Car|Humbers]] and [[Daimler Armoured Car|Daimler]] [[armored car (military)|armoured cars]] formed the mounts of the PBG and were deployed in the defense of [[Chushul]] at heights above 14,000 ft during the 1962 [[Sino-Indian War|Indo-China War]].<ref name="PBG">{{cite web |title=The President's Bodyguard |url=http://presidentofindia.gov.in/presidents_body_guard.html |date=2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325065149/http://presidentofindia.gov.in/presidents_body_guard.html |archive-date=25 March 2014 |website=The President of India |publisher=The President's Secretariat, Government of India |access-date=5 August | The PBG has seen action in all of independent India's major wars. It rendered yeoman service in the capitol and helped reinstate confidence in the general public in the aftermath of the [[Partition of India|Partition]]. After [[Independence of India|Independence]], [[Humber Armoured Car|Humbers]] and [[Daimler Armoured Car|Daimler]] [[armored car (military)|armoured cars]] formed the mounts of the PBG and were deployed in the defense of [[Chushul]] at heights above 14,000 ft during the 1962 [[Sino-Indian War|Indo-China War]].<ref name="PBG">{{cite web |title=The President's Bodyguard |url=http://presidentofindia.gov.in/presidents_body_guard.html |date=2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325065149/http://presidentofindia.gov.in/presidents_body_guard.html |archive-date=25 March 2014 |website=The President of India |publisher=The President's Secretariat, Government of India |access-date=5 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="Bhat2011">{{cite magazine |last=Bhat |first=Anil |title=A Tryst with India's History |url=http://salute.co.in/details.php?id=560 |date=2011 |archive-url=http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:fqIqzeDmkXwJ:salute.co.in/details.php%3Fid%3D560+&cd=4&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in |archive-date=23 March 2014 |magazine=Salute magazine |access-date=29 March 2014}}{{dead link|date=August 2018}}</ref> | ||
It participated in Operation Ablaze in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965 Indo-Pak war]]. The regiment served in Siachen glacier, where it has been serving till date. A detachment of the regiment was a part of the [[Indian Peace Keeping Force]] (IPKF) to Sri Lanka during 1988–89, and Indian contingents to the UN Peace Keeping Forces in Somalia, Angola and Sierra Leone. | It participated in Operation Ablaze in the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965 Indo-Pak war]]. The regiment served in Siachen glacier, where it has been serving till date. A detachment of the regiment was a part of the [[Indian Peace Keeping Force]] (IPKF) to Sri Lanka during 1988–89, and Indian contingents to the UN Peace Keeping Forces in Somalia, Angola and Sierra Leone. | ||
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==Standards, guidons & banners== | ==Standards, guidons & banners== | ||
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In 1779, the [[East India Company]] started issuing [[Colours, standards and guidons#Guidons and Standards|standards]] to Indian cavalry regiments. In 1800, GGBG was presented with its first Standard by [[Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley|Marquess Wellesley]] at the conclusion of his Review of the Body Guard. In 1815, the [[Countess of Moira]] and Loudon presented a standard to the newly raised squadron. Two more Standards were presented to the newly raised squadrons of the Body Guards in 1844, when the strength of the regiment was highest. Standards were abolished in regiments of Indian Cavalry in 1864 and in 1931, a Guidon was presented to the Body Guards, which was last carried on escorts in 1936. | In 1779, the [[East India Company]] started issuing [[Colours, standards and guidons#Guidons and Standards|standards]] to Indian cavalry regiments. In 1800, GGBG was presented with its first Standard by [[Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley|Marquess Wellesley]] at the conclusion of his Review of the Body Guard. In 1815, the [[Countess of Moira]] and Loudon presented a standard to the newly raised squadron. Two more Standards were presented to the newly raised squadrons of the Body Guards in 1844, when the strength of the regiment was highest. Standards were abolished in regiments of Indian Cavalry in 1864 and in 1931, a Guidon was presented to the Body Guards, which was last carried on escorts in 1936. | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100304223022/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/219-PBG.html The President's Bodyguard] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20100304223022/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/219-PBG.html The President's Bodyguard] | ||
* [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3666675.ece The PBG Man Wins Medal] | * [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3666675.ece The PBG Man Wins Medal] | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/18/stories/2010071857820300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723002144/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/18/stories/2010071857820300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2010|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Archive News|date=18 July 2010|access-date=27 September | *{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/18/stories/2010071857820300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723002144/http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/18/stories/2010071857820300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2010|website=[[The Hindu]]|title=Archive News|date=18 July 2010|access-date=27 September 2018}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bodyguard-shows-his-mettle/647692/|title=Bodyguard shows his mettle|website=The Indian Express|access-date=27 September | *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/bodyguard-shows-his-mettle/647692/|title=Bodyguard shows his mettle|website=The Indian Express|access-date=27 September 2018}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/9651/Indian-Express/11-August-2011?show=clip#page=25:w=760:h=479:l=3:t=1729|website=epaper.indianexpress.com|title=Delhi, 11 August, 2011 :DigitalEdition|access-date=27 September | *{{cite web|url=http://epaper.indianexpress.com/9651/Indian-Express/11-August-2011?show=clip#page=25:w=760:h=479:l=3:t=1729|website=epaper.indianexpress.com|title=Delhi, 11 August, 2011 :DigitalEdition|access-date=27 September 2018}} | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39eCTTLNZWw The President's Bodyguard documentary] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39eCTTLNZWw The President's Bodyguard documentary] | ||