The Sikh Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It is the most highly decorated regiment of the Indian Army and in 1979, the 1st battalion was the Commonwealth's most decorated battalion, with 245 pre-independence and 82 post-independence gallantry awards, when it was transformed into the 4th battalion, Mechanised Infantry Regiment.

Sikhs served in the British Indian Army throughout the British Raj. Sikh units fought at the Battle of Saragarhi; in the First World War, as the "Black Lions", as well as during the Second World War in Malaya, Burma and Italy.

Sikhs and Sikh Americans have served in the United States military since World War I through all subsequent wars. Since the 1980s, observant Sikhs have faced difficulty in serving due to a discontinuation of exemptions to uniform standards which previously allowed Sikhs to maintain their religiously mandated beards and turbans while in uniform.

Nov 17, 2014 · Who can forget the heroism of Sikhs in the battlefields of World War I. Sikh formed 20% of the Indian Army even though they were only 1% of the Indian population in 1914. Known as the Lions of the Great War after the war, during the war they were often called the Black Lions.

Sep 3, 2020 · The mystical Khalsa or “Fraternity of the Pure” are an elite Sikh military order embodying the ideal of the saint-soldier, similar to the Knight Templars of the Christian world. In fact, the resilience and fortitude exhibited by the Khalsa …

May 24, 2023 · Sikh soldiers have fought in various conflicts, such as the Indo-Pak wars, the Kargil conflict, and various counter-insurgency operations. The Sikh regiment, known as the Sikh Light Infantry, is one of the most decorated and respected regiments in the Indian Army.

Jan 10, 2024 · The 21 Sikh soldiers were a group of brave soldiers from the Sikh regiment of the British Indian Army. They played a significant role in the Battle of Saragarhi, which took place on September 12, 1897, in what is now Pakistan.

Jul 27, 2018 · Twenty-one soldiers of the 36th Sikhs (now the 4th battalion of the Sikh Regiment) of British Indian Army tasked to defend the fort of Saragarhi fought an invading army of 10,000 Afghan tribesmen of the Afridi/Orakzai tribes.

Mar 4, 2025 · After India gained independence in 1947, Sikh soldiers continued their tradition of service in the Indian Army, participating in the Indo-Pak wars, the Kargil conflict, and various counter-insurgency operations. The Sikh Light Infantry is one of the most decorated regiments in the Indian Army, having produced many brave officers and soldiers.

May 20, 2024 · The Sikh Regiment stands as one of the most distinguished and valorous units within the Indian Army. Known for their unmatched bravery, discipline, and a rich history that spans over a century and a half, the Sikh soldiers have played a …