Bengal Light Infantry

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Regiment
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Indian_Armed_Forces
gptkbp:awards Gallantry awards for bravery
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:Second_World_War
gptkb:Kargil_War
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Army
gptkbp:charity Involved in various charitable initiatives
gptkbp:colors Dark Blue and Gold
gptkbp:combat_history Follows traditional military customs
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Brigadier_General
gptkbp:community Part of the larger Indian military community
gptkbp:community_engagement Involved in local community services
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Rich heritage from colonial times
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced military culture in India
gptkbp:current_status Active
gptkbp:deployment Various peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:founded 1857
gptkbp:future_plans Focus on modernization and training
gptkbp:garrison Various locations in India
gptkbp:has_ability Maintains high operational readiness
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Kolkata
gptkbp:historical_role Participated in numerous conflicts and wars
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the oldest regiments in the Indian Army
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bengal Light Infantry
gptkbp:insignia Crest with a Bengal Tiger
gptkbp:international_relations Participates in international military collaborations
gptkbp:involved_units Various battalions
gptkbp:leadership Led by experienced military officers
gptkbp:logistics Supported by Indian Army logistics
gptkbp:military_exercises Conducts regular military exercises
gptkbp:motto ' Sewa Paramo Dharma' (Service is the highest duty)
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Bengal_Lancers
gptkbp:notable_battle Fought in the Anglo-Sikh Wars
Fought in the First and Second World Wars
Fought in the Indo-Pakistani Wars
Fought in the Sino-Indian War
gptkbp:operational_area North Eastern India
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Indian_Army
gptkbp:public_relations Maintains good relations with the public
gptkbp:recognition Recognized for its service and sacrifices
gptkbp:recruitment Open to all Indian citizens
gptkbp:sport Encourages sports among soldiers
gptkbp:strategic_importance Strategically important for national security
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Bengal_Tiger
gptkbp:tradition Regimental history dating back to the British Raj
gptkbp:training Basic military training at various centers
Joint exercises with other military forces
gptkbp:uniform Khaki with regimental insignia
gptkbp:veterans Has a strong veterans community
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bengal_Native_Infantry
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7