Maratha Light Infantry
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.
| Maratha Light Infantry | |
|---|---|
Regimental Insignia of the Maratha Light Infantry | |
| Active | 1768–present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Nickname(s) | Ganpats |
| Motto(s) | Duty, Honour, Courage |
| War Cry | Bola Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai (Hail Victory To King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) |
| March | Sinhgad |
| Anniversaries | 4 February (Regimental Day) |
| Decorations | 4 Ashoka Chakras 3 Victoria Crosses 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medal 5 Maha Vir Chakras 15 Kirti Chakras 1 ACCL II 38 Ati Vishisht Seva Medal 49 Vir Chakras 63 Shaurya Chakras 4 ACCL III 6 Yudh Seva Medal 470 Sena Medals 1 Shaurya Chakra & Bar 29 Vishisht Seva Medal 1 Padma Bhushan 1 Arjuna award and 8 Unit Citations. |
| Battle honours | Naushera, Jhangar, Burki, Hussainiwala, Jamalpur, Burj, Suadih |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the regiment | Maj Gen Hitesh Bhalla AVSM, SC**, SM |
| Notable commanders | General Joginder Jaswant Singh |
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