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XI Corps (India)
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The XI Corps of the Indian Army is based in Jalandhar and is a part of Western Command. XI Corps is also known as Vajra Corps.
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XI Corps | |
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![]() Vajra Corps formation sign | |
Active | 1950 - present |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Role | Strike Corps |
Size | Army Corps |
Part of | Western Command |
Garrison/HQ | Jalandhar |
Nickname(s) | Vajra Corps Defenders of Punjab[1] |
Battle honours | Theatre Honour: Punjab Battle Honours: Dograi Barki Asal Uttar Sehjra Dera Baba Nanak[2] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Gen Ajay Chandpuria AVSM, VSM[3] |
Notable commanders | General Ved Prakash Malik General Om Prakash Malhotra Lt Gen Naveen Chand Rawlley Lt Gen J S Dhillon Lt Gen T B Henderson Brooks |
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