Jat Regiment

The Jat Regiment holds a significant place in the history of the Indian Army, tracing its origins back to 1803 when its first Battalion was raised in Fatehgarh as 1/22 Bengal Native Infantry, later redesignated as 1/9 Jat Regiment. The Regiment’s legacy of valor and bravery began early, with its epic march from Kabul to Kandahar in 1842, earning it the title “Light Infantry.”

Throughout its storied history, the Jat Regiment has been involved in numerous conflicts, earning Battle Honours such as “Ghuznee,” “Afghanistan,” “Kandahar,” and “Kabul” during the first Afghan War. Notably, it was the first Battalion to bring back the Golden Gates of Somnath Temple from Ghuznee.

During World War I, the Regiment served in France, Mesopotamia, and the North-West Frontier, while in World War II, it saw action in Burma, Malaya, and other theaters. The Regiment’s bravery was evident in battles like the “Battle of Cauldron” against German Forces, the Battle of Imphal, and the engagement at Dograi during the 1965 conflict with Pakistan.

In the 1971 conflict, multiple battalions of the Jat Regiment fought with distinction in the Eastern Sector, participating in battles like Madhumati, Commilia, Maynamati, and Kumira.

Since independence, the Jat Regiment has been decorated with numerous awards and honors, including 3 PVSMs, 1 AVSM, 7 MVCs, 4 KCs, 32 Vir Chakras, 9 SCs, and 29 Sena Medals, along with commendations from the COAS.

The regiment’s motto, “Sangathan Wa Veerta” (Unity and Valour), encapsulates its spirit of solidarity and bravery. Additionally, the Twelfth, Fifteenth, and Nineteenth Battalions of the Regiment were raised on specific dates and had the honor of being presented colors at Bareilly by the Chief of Army Staff, General K V Krishna Rao, PVSM, on 16th Feb ’83.

In recognition of its rich heritage and contributions to the nation’s defense, the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is privileged to issue a special stamp commemorating the Jat Regiment.