Northern Command (India)
The Northern Command is a Command of the Indian Army. It was originally formed as the Northern Army of the British Indian Army in 1908. It was scrapped upon India's independence in 1947 and later re-raised in 1972. Currently, the XIV Corps (Leh), XV Corps (Srinagar), I Corps (Mathura) and XVI Corps (Nagrota) are under its control. Its present commander is Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi.
| Northern Command | |
|---|---|
Insignia of Northern Command | |
| Active | 1908–1947 1972 – present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Command |
| HQ | Udhampur |
| Motto(s) | Forever in operations |
| Commanders | |
| GOC-in-C | Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen P. S. Bhagat Gen S. Padmanabhan Gen Deepak Kapoor Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi |
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