The Madras Regiment The Madras Regiment was formed in the 1750s and is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army. The oldest Battalion in the Madras Regiment (and the Indian Army) was the 9th Battalion, formerly known as the Nair Brigade (Nayar Pattalam-Nair Army). This militia was raised in 1704 at Padmanabhapuram as body guards for the Maharajah of Travancore, and were active in the Battle of Colachel in defeating the Dutch forces. Active :- 1758–present Type :- Line infantry Size :- 19 battalions Motto :- Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha (It is a glory to die doing one’s duty) War cry :- Veera Madrassi, Adi Kollu, Adi Kollu (Brave Madrassi, Hit and Kill, Hit and Kill!)
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