Gorkha Regiment Is India's Most Badass Regiment!

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Gorkha Regiment Is India's Most Badass Regiment And A Nightmare For Our Enemies!

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“If a man says he‘s not afraid of dying, he’s either lying or he’s a Gorkha.”

This quote by Sam Manekshaw, Indian Army’s first Field Marshal, aptly describes what it means to be a Gorkha. Indian Army Gorkhas are meant to be fearless and as any military personnel worth his salt would know, they are also the most worthy warriors of the Indian Army.

Courage on war front and innumerable gallantry awards notwithstanding, the aura of Gorkhas on the field demands immense respect and makes the enemy tremble with fear. Their personal weapon is a ‘Kukri’, which is a 12-inch long curved knife and can be found with every Gorkha rifle personnel. The Kukri or Khukri is also embedded in their badges attested on the uniform.

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The Gorkhas became an integral part of pre-independence British army after British General Sir David Ochterlony saw the Gorkha men fight against the British East Indian Company. From then on, Gorkhas have been a part of Afghan Wars, Indian Rebellion of 1857, and other United Nations peace keeping missions in Lebanon and Sierra Leone too.

After independence, out of the 10 Gorkha regiments at the time, six joined the Indian army. An 11th regiment was re-raised post-independence after many men from 7th and 10th regiment which had defected to the British army, joined the Indian army.

Currently, the Indian army is indebted to the service of 40,000 brave Gorkha soldiers in 42 different battalions of 7 regiments. One of the most famous platoon of Gorkhas, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles is one of the most decorated with 11 vir Chakras, 2 Maha Vir Chakras, 3 Ashok Chakras and 1 Param Vir Chakra. The stories of its Param Vir Chakra winner Lt. Manoj Kumar Pandey are a case study in their glorious history of courageous war footings.

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Another famous battalion of Gorkhas is the third battalion of the 4 Gorkha Rifles which was instrumental in Operation Meghdoot in Siachen. The 8 Gorkha Rifles are also have a glorious past as they produced one of the only two Field Marshals for India – Sam Manekshaw. India’s current chief of army staff, General Dalbir Singh Suhag, is also from the Gorkha Regiment which is a testament of the most incredible services of Gorkhas.

On this Republic Day, we salute these brave men of the Gorkhas for their courage and sacrifice, may they bring more glory to our nation!

Gorkha Regiment Is Indias Most Badass Regiment And A Nightmare For Our Enemies

@Abingdonboy @ranjeet @Parul

 

[Grevion]

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That's a very interesting Picture. Its interesting to see that the Gorkhas wear the same beret as the Para commandos but in green color. Gorkha's are clearly the elites of the elite from the Indian army.

 

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the Gorkhas have fought in every major war involving the Indian Army being awarded numerous battle honours

 

[mkb95]

That's a very interesting Picture. Its interesting to see that the Gorkhas wear the same beret as the Para commandos but in green color. Gorkha's are clearly the elites of the elite from the Indian army.

they are not indian.they belong to royal gurkha rifles of british army.

Soldiers of the First Battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles

 

[Grevion]

they are not indian.they belong to royal gurkha rifles of british army.

Yeah I am afraid you are right there. But why is the picture of Royal army's gurkha rifles is there in a article which is about the Indian Gorkha regiment.