The President's Bodyguard is a regiment of the Indian Army. A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. ... The Indian Army (भारतीय सेना Hindi: Bhartiya Sena) is the land force of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting land-based warfare. ...

It was formed in 1773, and until 1947 was known as the Governor General's Bodyguard. In 2003 it had four officers, 14 NCO's and 161 men, a total strength of 179 men. Throughout its history the Bodyguard has varied in size from 50-strong wnen first raised, to 1,929 in 1845. However, it was usually around squadron size, about 130 men. 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... A Squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or naval vessels. ...

It is a mounted unit, with both horses and BTR60 vehicles.

The Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan) has a unit, known as the Rashtrapati Bhawan Guard Battalion, drawn from the Brigade of the Guards. rashtrapathi bhavan ... The Brigade of the Guards is an Indian infantry regiment, the only regiment of Foot Guards in the army. ...

External links

• The President's Bodyguard