The 6th Rajputana Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, after the Indian government reformed the army. The regiment served in World War II and in 1947 was allocated to the new Indian Army after independence as the Rajputana Rifles.
A painting depicting members of the Rajputanta Rifles, of all ranks and uniforms. circa. 1911
During World War II the regiment was expanded to thirteen battalions and served in the Middle East, Burma and Malaya.[1] The 4th Battalion had the distinction of earning two Victoria Crosses during this conflict.[2]
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