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Gallant Maratha soldiers winning war in Sharqat a great memory for Indian Army: Gen Rawat
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Belagavi | Tuesday, Oct 30 2018 IST
Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat unveiled Sharqat War Trophy at Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) on Tuesday commemorating centenary year of Sharqat battle victory of 114 Mahratas (now the regiment centre) at Sharqat in Iraq.
The 100th anniversary of "Sharqat Day" is being celebrated by The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre on 29 and 30 Oct 2018 with grandeur. "Sharqat Day" is celebrated every year to commemorate the gallant victory of 114 Marathas the then British regiment now called the Maratha Regimental Centre here. The regiment won the war at Sharqat (now in Iraq) on 29 Oct 1918 during First World War.
Hundreds of recruits from the regiment participated in a grand sports and cultural events for the last two days at Keshav Rao Talekar Drill Square. The events included gymnastics, martial arts, fire ring jumping, Malkhamb, Jhanz Pathak, Lezim, Zumba dance, PT Display and other adventure sports.
Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff attended the valedictory function on Tuesday.
The event also witnessed erstwhile royal family members belonging to, Rayal Family members from Kolhapur. Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, MP from Kolhapur and Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj witnessed the events showcased by the soldiers of The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre here.
Gen Rawat addressing soldiers on the occasion and said "I feel proud to participating in such great event. The history of Maratha regiment started writing with Sharqat battle victory by 114 Mahrattas a century ago. Maratha regiment has a different recognition in the Indian Army and a leading force and it is ready to perform any tough task at any location", he lauded. Lt Gen PJS Pannu, Colonel of the MLIR welcomed the army chief to the centre.
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Belagavi | Tuesday, Oct 30 2018 IST
Indian Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat unveiled Sharqat War Trophy at Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) on Tuesday commemorating centenary year of Sharqat battle victory of 114 Mahratas (now the regiment centre) at Sharqat in Iraq.
The 100th anniversary of "Sharqat Day" is being celebrated by The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre on 29 and 30 Oct 2018 with grandeur. "Sharqat Day" is celebrated every year to commemorate the gallant victory of 114 Marathas the then British regiment now called the Maratha Regimental Centre here. The regiment won the war at Sharqat (now in Iraq) on 29 Oct 1918 during First World War.
Hundreds of recruits from the regiment participated in a grand sports and cultural events for the last two days at Keshav Rao Talekar Drill Square. The events included gymnastics, martial arts, fire ring jumping, Malkhamb, Jhanz Pathak, Lezim, Zumba dance, PT Display and other adventure sports.
Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff attended the valedictory function on Tuesday.
The event also witnessed erstwhile royal family members belonging to, Rayal Family members from Kolhapur. Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati, MP from Kolhapur and Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj witnessed the events showcased by the soldiers of The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre here.
Gen Rawat addressing soldiers on the occasion and said "I feel proud to participating in such great event. The history of Maratha regiment started writing with Sharqat battle victory by 114 Mahrattas a century ago. Maratha regiment has a different recognition in the Indian Army and a leading force and it is ready to perform any tough task at any location", he lauded. Lt Gen PJS Pannu, Colonel of the MLIR welcomed the army chief to the centre.
@Peshwa @jaiind @HariPrasad @surya kiran @AyanRay @Aryan0395 @KapitaanAli