1st Armoured Division (India)
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The 1st Armoured Division is an armoured division of the Indian Army, headquartered at Patiala, Punjab. It is part of II Corps of the Indian Army's Western Command.
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1st Armoured Division | |
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Founded | 1 September 1945; 78 years ago (1 September 1945) |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Armoured |
Size | Division |
Part of | II Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Patiala[1] |
Nickname(s) | Airawat Division |
Mascot(s) | The Indian elephant |
Engagements | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri Rajinder Singh 'Sparrow' |
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