War Cry of Regiments of Indian Army

The war cry is one of the most powerful weapons even if you don’t have any weapon but the war cry of regiments of India Army will leave the enemies to scare. Here is the list of 31 regiments of the Indian Army.

1. The Brigade of the Guards

  • The Brigade of the Guards is established in India from 1948.
  • Regimental Center Kamptee, Maharashtra.
  • Foot Guards
  • 22 Regiments.

The motto of the brigade of Guards

Pahla hamesha pahla” (“first always first”)”

War Cry of The Brigade of the Guards

“Garud ka hun bol pyare” (“I am the son of Garuda, Say O my friend”)

2. Mechanized Infantry Regiment

  • Mechanized Infantry Regiment is established in India from 1979.
  • Regimental Center AhmadNagar, Maharashtra.

The motto of Mechanised Infantry Regiment

“Valour and Faith”

War Cry of Mechanised Infantry Regiment

“Bolo Bharat Mata Ki Jai” (“Say victory to Mother India”)

3. Madras Regiment

  • Madras Regiment is established in India from 1758.
  • Regimental Center Wellington, TamilNadu.

The motto of Madras Regiment

“Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha” “It is a glory to die doing one’s Duty.

War Cry of Madras Regiment

“Veera Madrassi, Adi Kollu, Adi Kollu” (“Brave Madrassi, Strike and Kill, Strike and Kill!”)

4. Rajputana Rifles

  • Rajputana Rifles is established in India from 1775.
  • Regimental Center Delhi Cantonment, Delhi.

The motto of Rajputana Rifles

“Veer bhogya vasundhara” “the brave shall inherit the earth”.

War Cry of Rajputana Rifles

“Raja Ramachandra ki Jai” (” victory to King Ramachandra”)

5. Rajput Regiments

  • Rajput Regiments is established in India from 1778.
  • Regimental Center Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

The motto of Rajputana Rifles

“Sarvatra vijay” “victory everywhere”.

War Cry of Rajput Regiments

“Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai” (“say victory to Lord Hanuman”)

6. Dogra Regiments

  • Dogra Regiments is established in India from 1877.
  • Regimental Center Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh.

The motto of Dogra Regiment

“Kartavyam anvatma” “duty before death”.

War Cry of Dogra Regiment

“Jawala Mata ki jai” (“Victory to Goddess Jawala”)

7. Sikh Regiments

  • Sikh Regiments is established in India from 1846.
  • Regimental Center Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand.

The motto of Sikh Regiment

“Nischay Kar Apni jeet Karon” “with determination, I will be triumphant”.

War Cry of Sikh Regiment

“Jo bole So Nihal Sat Sri Akal” (“he who cries ‘God is truth’ is ever happy”) “Wahe Guruji Da Khalsa, Wahe Guruji Di Fateh”) (“The Khalsa of Waheguru is victorious”)

8. Jat Regiments

  • Jat Regiments is established in India from 1795.
  • Regimental Center Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.

The motto of Jat Regiment

“Sangathan va veerta” “unity and valour”.

War Cry of Sikh Regiment

“Jat balwan, Jai Bhagwan” (“the Jat is strong, victory to God”)

9. Parachute Regiments

  • Parachute Regiment is established in India from 1945.
  • Regimental Center Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The motto of Parachute Regiment

” Shatrujeet” “the conqueror”.

War Cry of Parachute Regiment

“Balidan Param Dharma” (“Sacrifice Supreme Duty”)

10. Punjab Regiments

  • Punjab Regiment is established in India from 1757.
  • Regimental Center Ramgarh Cantonment, Jharkhand.

The motto of Punjab Regiment

” Sthal wa jal” “by land and sea”.

War Cry of Punjab Regiment

“Jo bole So Nihal sat Sri Akal” (“he who cries ‘God is truth’ is ever happy”)
“Bol Jawala Ma ki jail,” say victory to Goddess Jawala

11. The Grenadiers

  • The Grenadiers is established in India from 1778.
  • Regimental Center Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

The motto of The Grenadiers

“Sarvada shaktishali” “always strong”.

War Cry of The Grenadiers

“Sarvada shaktishali” (“always strong”)

12. Sikh Light Infantry

  • Sikh Light infantry is established in India from 1944.
  • Regimental Center Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

The motto of Sikh Light Infantry

“Deg teg Fateh” “prosperity in peace and victory in war”.

War Cry of Sikh Light Infantry

“Jo bole So Nihal sat Sri Akal” (“he who cries ‘God is truth’ is ever happy”)

13. Maratha Light Infantry

  • Maratha Light infantry is established in India from 1768.
  • Regimental Center Belgaum, Karnataka.

The motto of Maratha Light Infantry

“Duty, honor, courage”.

War Cry of Sikh Light Infantry

“Bola Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai” (“Temlai Mata ki jai”)

14. The Garhwal Rifles

  • The Garhwal Rifles is established in India from 1887.
  • Regimental Center Landwone, Uttrakhand.

The motto of The Garhwal Rifles

“Yudhaya krit nischya” (“fight with determination”).

War Cry of The Garhwal Rifles

“Badri Vishal Lal ki jai” (“victory to the Great Lord Badri Nath”)

15. Kumaon Regiment

  • Kumaon Regiment is established in India from 1813
  • Regimental Center Ranikhet, Uttrakhand.

The motto of Kumaon Regiment

“Parakramo vijayate” (“valour triumphs”).

War Cry of Kumaon Regiment

“Kalika Mata ki jai” (“Victory to Goddess Kali”)
“Bajrang Bali ki jai” (“Victory to Lord Hanuman”)
“Dada Kishan ki jai” (“Victory to Dada Kishan”)

16. Assam Regiment

  • Assam Regiment is established in India from 1941
  • Regimental Center Shilong, Meghalaya.

The motto of Assam Regiment

“Assam vikram” (“unique valour”).

War Cry of Assam Regiment

” Rhino charge”

17. Bihar Regiment

  • Bihar Regiment is established in India from 1941
  • Regimental Center Danapur, Bihar.

The motto of Bihar Regiment

“veerta se yudh par” (“To war with valour”).

War Cry of Bihar Regiment

“Bajrang Bali Ki Jai” (Victory to Lord Hanuman)
“Birsa Munda ki jai” (“Victory to Birsa Munda”)

18. Mahar Regiment

  • Mahar Regiment is established in India from 1941
  • Regimental Center Saugor, Madhya Pradesh.

The motto of Mahar Regiment

“Yash sidhi” (“success and attainment”).

War Cry of Bihar Regiment

“Bolo Hindustan ki jai” (say victory to India)

19. Jammu And Kashmir Rifles

  • Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is established in India from 1821
  • Regimental Center Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

The motto of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles

“Prashata ranvirta” (“valour in battle is praiseworthy”).

War Cry of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles

“Durga Mata ki jai” (victory to Goddess Durga)

20. Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry

  • Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry is established in India from 1947
  • Regimental Center Awantipora, Jammu, and Kashmir.

The motto of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry

“Balidanam vir lakshanam” (“sacrifice is a characteristic of the brave”).

War Cry of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry

“Bharat Mata ki jai” (victory to Mother India)

21. Naga Regiment

  • Naga Regiment is established in India from 1970
  • Regimental Center Ranikhet, Uttrakhand.

The motto of Naga Regiment

“Parakramo vijayate” (“valour triumphs”).

War Cry of Naga Regiment

“Jai Durga Naga” (victory to Durga Naga)

22. 1 Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment)

  • 1 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1815
  • Regimental Center Subathu, Himachal Pradesh.

The motto of 1 Gorkha Rifles

“Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro” (“better to die than live like a coward”).

War Cry of 1 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

23. 3 Gorkha Rifles

  • 3 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1815
  • Regimental Center Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

The motto of 3 Gorkha Rifles

“Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro” (“better to die than live like a coward”).

War Cry of 3 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

24. 4 Gorkha Rifles

  • 4 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1857
  • Regimental Center Sabathu, Himachal Pradesh.

The motto of 4 Gorkha Rifles

“Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro” (“better to die than live like a coward”).

War Cry of 4 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

25. 5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)

  • 5 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1858
  • Regimental Center Shillong, Meghalaya.

The motto of 5 Gorkha Rifles

“Shaurya evam nistha” (“courage and determination”).

War Cry of 4 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

26. 8 Gorkha Rifles

  • 8 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1824
  • Regimental Center Shillong, Meghalaya.

The motto of 5 Gorkha Rifles

“Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro” (“better to die than live like a coward”).

War Cry of 4 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

27. 9 Gorkha Rifles

  • 9 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1817
  • Regimental Center Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

The motto of 9 Gorkha Rifles

“Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro” (“better to die than live like a coward”).

War Cry of 4 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

28. 11 Gorkha Rifles

  • 9 Gorkha Rifles is established in India from 1948
  • Regimental Center Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

The motto of 11 Gorkha Rifles

“Yatraham vijayastatra” (“Victory resides where I reside”).

War Cry of 4 Gorkha Rifles

“Jai Ma Kali, Ayo Gorkhali” (hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas)

29. Ladakh Scouts

  • Ladakh Scouts is established in India from 1963
  • Regimental Center Leh, Ladakh

The motto of Ladakh Scouts

“Ki ki so so Lhargyalo” (“Victory to God”).

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