| 21st Mountain Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1944 – present |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance |  British Empire |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Mountain |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Rangiya, Assam |
The 21st Mountain Division was a division of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in April 1944 in Assam and is now part of IV Corps or Gajraj corps.
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On formation, 268th Indian Infantry Brigade, converted from 268th Indian Armoured Brigade in August 1942, consisted of 17/7th Rajput Regiment, 2/4th Bombay Grenadiers, 5/4th Bombay Grenadiers, 2nd Battalion, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, 2nd Battalion, The South Lancashire Regiment, 429th Field Company Indian Engineers, and 45 Cavalry. [2]
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