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Glorious History of 13 Grenadiers: From Tanot Mata to 1971 Victory
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News18•05-10-2026, 15:13
Glorious History of 13 Grenadiers: From Tanot Mata to 1971 Victory
- •The 13 Grenadiers Ganga Jaisalmer Risala commemorated its glorious history on October 3 in Jaipur.
- •Dating back to 1465, this 561-year-old unit is one of the oldest military contingents of the Indian Army.
- •During the 1965 war, the battalion defended the Tanot Mata Temple and captured Sanchu and Sadhewala outposts.
- •In the 1971 war, the battalion successfully captured approximately 300 square kilometers of Pakistani territory.
- •Cabinet Minister Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore attended the event, noting that three generations of his family have served in this Risala.
Key Questions Answered
The 13 Grenadiers military unit dates back to 1465, making it a 561-year-old contingent that started as a desert warfare unit mounted on camels before evolving into a standard infantry battalion of the Indian Army.
In the 1965 war, the battalion defended the Tanot Mata Temple while capturing Sanchu and Sadhewala outposts. Later in the 1971 war, they captured around 300 square kilometers of Pakistani territory, bringing locations like Ranhal and Bijnot under their control.
A large number of soldiers in this historical military unit come from the Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Nagaur districts of Rajasthan.
