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The Kumaon Regiment is one of the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment traces its origins to the 18th century and has fought in every major campaign of the British Indian Army and the Indian Army, including the two world wars. Kumaon gets its recruits from Kumaonis of Kumaon division and Ahirs from the plains.

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  • The Kumaon Regiment is one of the most decorated infantry regiment of the Indian Army. The regiment traces its origins to the 18th century and has fought in every major campaign of the British Indian Army and the Indian Army, including the two world wars. Kumaon gets its recruits from Kumaonis of Kumaon division and Ahirs from the plains.
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  • The Kumaon Regiment
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battle honours
  • Post Independence
  • Srinagar (Badgam), Rezangla, Gadra City, Bhaduria, Daudkandi, Sanjoi Mirpur and Shamsher Nagar
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  • Kalika Mata Ki Jai (Victory to the Great Goddess Kali)
  • Bajrang Bali Ki Jai (Victory to Bajrang Bali)
  • Dada Kishan Ki Jai (Victory to Dada Kishan)
  • Jai Durge Naga
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  • A demi-rampant lion holding a cross. The demi-rampant lion is part of the arms of the Russel family, whose ancestor had started the body of troops now formed into the Kumaon Regiment.
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military unit size
  • 19 Battalions including 1 battalion of the Kumaon Scouts
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  • Parakramo Vijayate (Valour Triumphs)
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