The Maratha Light Infantry Valour And Tradition Salute

The Maratha Light Infantry Valour And Tradition Salute The maratha light infantry is one of the oldest regiments of the indian army. raised on 04 august 1768, as the second bombay sepoys, the regiment has a glorious past. the battalions of the regiment served both within and beyond india, distinguishing themselves in combat. The maratha light infantry is a light infantry regiment of the indian army. it traces its lineage to the bombay sepoys, raised in 1768, making it the most senior light infantry regiment in the indian army.

The Maratha Light Infantry Valour And Tradition Salute The maratha light infantry is a light infantry regiment of the indian army. it traces its lineage to the bombay sepoys, raised in 1768, making it the most senior light infantry regiment in the indian army. Generally dark complexioned, of small stature, wiry and careless in appearance, the maratha sepoy comes from a hard stock and has great endurance. with sterling qualities of quiet courage, grim determination and devotion to duty, his performance in battle has always been commendable. In the 200 years history of the maratha light infantry, this was by far the longest campaign that maratha soldiers fought against a modern and well organised enemy. While the marathas did not participate in france and flanders, they carved a unique niche in mesopotamia (land between tigris and euphrates rivers, today in iraq). by 1919, marathas came to be recognised as a formidable force.

The Maratha Light Infantry Valour And Tradition Salute In the 200 years history of the maratha light infantry, this was by far the longest campaign that maratha soldiers fought against a modern and well organised enemy. While the marathas did not participate in france and flanders, they carved a unique niche in mesopotamia (land between tigris and euphrates rivers, today in iraq). by 1919, marathas came to be recognised as a formidable force. The marathas came to special attention in the great war (world war i) and have since maintained a record of dependability in war and peace. the quick moving marathas with their traditions of mountain warfare were ideally suited to and were formed into a light infantry regiment. The marathas have an enviable reputation for gallantry and loyal service. they tie the military turban with one fold which falls about the head and down the neck of the soldier in the most capricious convolutions. the marathas trace their descent to the great 17th century warrior shivaji. It can be traced back to the bombay sepoys who were raised in 1768. attesting to the valour of marathas, the maratha regiment is also widely acclaimed and celebrated for its undeterred prowess in the military field. Our chests were justifiably filled with pride to see the maratha light infantry contingent leading the bastille day parade on the champs elysses on the national day of france, 14 july 2009 a historic first for any indian army contingent.