45th Cavalry (India)
45 Cavalry is an armoured regiment in the Armoured Corps of the Indian Army. The regiment distinguished itself in operations during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War winning one Maha Vir Chakra.
| 45 Cavalry | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918-19, 1941-1946, 1965-present |
| Country | British India India |
| Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Paintalis Risala |
| Motto(s) | वीर भोग्या वसुंधरा Veer Bhogya Vasundhara (The World is for the Brave) |
| Equipment | T-90 Main Battle Tank |
| Engagements | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Battle of Garibpur |
| Decorations | Maha Vir Chakra 2 Vir Chakra 1 Sena Medal 2 |
| Battle honours | Darsana |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lt Gen Ajai Singh |
| Notable commanders | Lt General Amit Sharma |
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