1st Armoured Division (India)
The 1st Armoured Division is an armoured division of the Indian Army, headquartered at Patiala, Punjab. It is part of II Corps of the Indian Army's Western Command.
| 1st Armoured Division | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 September 1945 |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | II Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Patiala |
| Nickname(s) | Airawat Division |
| Mascot(s) | The Indian elephant |
| Engagements | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri Rajinder Singh 'Sparrow' |
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