9th Horse (Deccan Horse)

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The Deccan Horse (9 Horse)
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Active1790–present
CountryBritish Raj Red Ensign.svg  British India
Flag of India.svg  India
BranchEnsign of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps.svg  British Indian Army
Flag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army
TypeCavalry
SizeRegiment
Part ofIndian Armoured Corps
Nickname(s)Deccan Horse
Motto(s)संघे शक्ति (Sanghe Shakti)
EquipmentTanks
Engagements Second Afghan War 1879–1880
Burma War 1886–1888
China 1900
Battle honours Central India
Battle of Givenchy
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Bazentin
Battle of Delville Wood
Battle of Flers–Courcelette
Battle of Cambrai
France and Flanders 1914–18
Battle of Megiddo
Battle of Sharon
Capture of Damascus
Palestine 1918
Battle of Meiktilla
Rangoon Road
Burma Campaign 1944–45
Asal Uttar
Punjab 1965
Commanders
Colonel of
the Regiment		Lt Gen AS Bhinder, AVSM, VSM
Notable
commanders		 Gen AS Vaidya, Padma Vibhushan, PVSM, MVC & Bar, AVSM
Lt Gen RK Gulati, PVSM
Lt Gen AS Sandhu, PVSM
Lt Gen TS Shergill, PVSM
Lt Gen Aditya Singh, PVSM, AVSM**
Lt Gen RK Loomba

The Deccan Horse or 9 Horse is one of the oldest and most decorated armoured regiments of the Indian Army. The Royal Deccan Horse (9th Horse), which was a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army was formed from the amalgamation of two regiments after World War I. They saw service from the Mutiny of 1857 up to and including World War II.

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Formation

The 9th Royal Deccan Horse can trace its formation to 1790 when it was called Asif Sah's Irregular Cavalry. Two regiments were raised for service under the Nizam of Hyderabad in Berar, who was allied with the British East India Company. [1]

During the following years, the titles of these two Regiments went through many changes. They were known by the following titles over the years:

In 1903, during Kitchener's reform of the Indian Army, the 'Hyderabad Contingent' was incorporated into the regular British Indian Cavalry as the two regiments, the 20th Deccan Horse and 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse). In 1921, 20th Deccan Horse was given the title "Royal" for its distinguished service during World War I. In 1921, the two regiments were merged under the name "The 9th Royal Deccan Horse". In 1927, the designation was changed to "The Royal Deccan Horse (9th Horse)". The regimental class composition at the time of the Hyderabad Contingent was a squadron each of Sikhs, Deccani Mussalmans and Jats. In 1927, the composition was of Punjabi Muslims, Sikhs and Jats. [1] [3] [4] On India becoming a Republic in 1950, the regiment's name was finally changed to "The Deccan Horse (9th Horse)".

History

The Deccan Horse which remained a local corps in the Deccan, was frequently called for service during the 18th and 19th centuries. This included operations in the frontier to check the incursions of the Pindaris (1811), in Aurangabad against the Naiks in Central Berar (1817), the Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817–18, sieges of Nowah and Umerkher in January 1819, in operations in the Raichur Doab (1819), against the Bhils in Kingaon, attack on the fort at Dandoti (1828), against Bhils in Lonar (1829), attack on the fort of Kaptak (1830), seizure of the fort in Nandgaon (1832), capture of the fort at Nanand (1833), against the Bhils at Jafferabad and Dhar, north of Jalna, against the Arabs near Afzalpur (1841), against the Rohillas at Warur and Bairugarh (1842), against the Rohillas near Nander and at the capture of the fort of Saorgaon (1842), against Bhils (1845–46), attack on the fort at Kandat (1847), in the quelling of a Rohilla rebellion and in the capture of the fort of Rai Mhow (1848), siege of Dharur (1851) and the siege of Sailur (1854). [5]

Irregular Cavalry of the Hyderabad Contingent, Mounted, 1862 WELD 1862 in India pg214 (049 Irregular Cavalry of the Hyderabad Contingent, Mounted).jpg
Irregular Cavalry of the Hyderabad Contingent, Mounted, 1862

Following the formation of the Hyderabad Contingent, the unit saw action in many locations around and after the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (Dhar, Jhansi, Piplia, Betwa River, Rawal, Banda, Mandesur, Kunch, Ratgarh, Kalpi, Madanpur, Bilawa, Chanderi, Gwalior and Garakota) winning a Victoria Cross (VC) in 1859 and was also awarded the battle honour, 'Central India' for its efforts in suppression of the mutiny in 1857–58. [6] [5]

Standard of the 1st Lancers, Hyderabad Contingent Standard of the 1st Lancers Hyderabad Contingent.png
Standard of the 1st Lancers, Hyderabad Contingent

Officers and troops from the regiment took part in the Second Afghan War, Tirah campaign, Kurram Valley Field Force (1879–1880), the Burma War (1886–1888), in Central Africa (1891–1892), in the North-West Frontier expedition (1897–1898), in China during the Boxer Rebellion (1900) and in the South African War (1900–1901). [3] [5]

World War I

The 20th Deccan Horse was sent to France for service on the Western Front. The regiment was stationed in Bolarum before the war. It sailed from Bombay on board the SS Ellora and HMT Egra on 15 September 1914 to Marseille. [7] It was part of the 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade of the 2nd Indian Cavalry Division. [8] The regiment remained in the vicinity or Marseille from 12 to 23 October 1914, following which it moved to Orléans. It moved to Vieille-Chapelle in November and saw fighting around Festubert in November and December 1914. It took part in the attack on Givenchy and took heavy casualties. The regiment remained behind the lines during most of 1915.

On 14 July 1916 during the Battle of Bazentin Ridge, part of the Battle of the Somme, the 20th Deccan with the 7th Dragoon Guards (the 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade) were called forward to support the first attack on High Wood. Catching some German infantry in the open, they charged with lance and sword, killing 16 and capturing 32 Germans for the cost of 6 killed 45 wounded, with 12 horses killed and 52 wounded, mainly after the regiment had dismounted to hold the captured ground. They were withdrawn on the following morning, but the charge was given a favourable mention in Sir Douglas Haig's dispatches and received much coverage from the British press, anxious for some news of success. [9]

The 20th Deccan Horse in the Carnoy Valley shortly before their unsuccessful attack at High Wood during the Somme offensive, 14 July 1916 Deccan Horse France 1916.jpg
The 20th Deccan Horse in the Carnoy Valley shortly before their unsuccessful attack at High Wood during the Somme offensive, 14 July 1916
Deccan Horse, Bazentin Ridge in The Battle of the Somme, 1916 Deccan Horse, Bazentin Ridge 1916.jpg
Deccan Horse, Bazentin Ridge in The Battle of the Somme, 1916

The regiment landed in Egypt on 10 April 1918 and moved to Tell El Kebir, Kantara and finally to Belah on 27 April 1918 to join the 14th Cavalry Brigade of the 5th Cavalry Division. The regiment was involved in frequent encounters with the Turkish forces in July and August 1918. The regiment moved to Deiran (Palestine) and fought in the Battle of Megiddo. [10] [11]

The 29th Lancers were also sent to France they formed part of the 8th (Lucknow) Cavalry Brigade of the 1st Indian Cavalry Division. [8] Both regiments would at times serve as Infantry in the trenches, before being withdrawn for service in Palestine. [1]

Troops of the 29th Lancers Regiment (Deccan Horse) near Pys, armed with lances and making their way through a shell torn landscape, following the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, March 1917. The German Withdrawal To the Hindenburg Line, March-april 1917 Q4997.jpg
Troops of the 29th Lancers Regiment (Deccan Horse) near Pys, armed with lances and making their way through a shell torn landscape, following the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line, March 1917.

World War II

During the Second World War, the regiment converted to tanks and became part of the 255th Indian Tank Brigade. [12] The regiment along with 16th Light Cavalry, 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse and 116th Royal Armoured Corps (Gordon Highlanders) reached Kanglatongbi in Assam in October 1944, where training and exercises took place. The regiment then proceeded east and took part in the re-conquest of Burma. [13] [14]

Sherman tank of the 9th Royal Deccan Horse on the road to Meiktila, 29 March 1945 British commander and Indian crew encounter elephant near Meiktila.jpg
Sherman tank of the 9th Royal Deccan Horse on the road to Meiktila, 29 March 1945

Post Independence

Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948

A squadron of the regiment fought in the Jammu and Kashmir operations (1948–49) in Chhamb sector. Tanks of the regiment were rafted across the Chenab River at Akhnoor. [15] [16]

Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

During the war, the regiment with its Sherman tanks saw fierce action in the Khemkaran Sector. It was one of the main units responsible for creating the 'Patton Graveyard' of Pakistani tanks. In the Battle of Asal Uttar, Pakistan lost 97 tanks including 75 of the latest Pattons. The Indians lost 14 tanks including 10 of the Deccan horse. [17] The regiment won 24 decorations and the battle honours "Asal Uttar" and "Punjab 1965". The Commandant of the Regiment, Lt Col (later Gen) A S Vaidya was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for leading the regiment with gallantry. [18] [19]

Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

In this conflict, The Deccan Horse with its T-54 tanks was once again at the forefront of the fight in the Battle of Chamb. [20] The unit was part of the 10 Infantry Division. The Regimental headquarters and two squadron were with the 191 Infantry Brigade. [21] The third squadron less a troop were with the 52 Infantry Brigade. It won six Gallantry awards. This gallant battle by the Regiment blunted and stalled the largest offensive ever mounted by Pakistan since Independence.

Awards and honours

The unit was one of the most decorated regiments of the British Indian Army and has continued to show its valour under the Indian Army. Prominent winners of gallantry awards include:

Early years [22] [5]

For conspicuous bravery in charging the, Rebels into Chichumbah with only eight men of his Regiment (the 2nd Cavalry Hyderabad Contingent), compelling them to re-enter the Town, and finally to abandon their plunder. He was severely wounded himself, and lost seven out of the eight men who accompanied him. [24]

Imperial Visit to India, 1911 [25]

The following were honoured during the Imperial Visit of King George V to India

World War I
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The Deccan Horse War Memorial, Jammu and Kashmir

On 23rd September 1918 on the west bank of the River Jordan, Palestine, when his squadron was charging a strong enemy position, Risaldar Badlu Singh realised that heavy casualties were being inflicted from a small hill occupied by machine-guns and 200 infantry. Without any hesitation he collected six other ranks and with entire disregard of danger he charged and captured the position. He was mortally wounded on the very top of the hill when capturing one of the machine-guns single handed, but all the guns and infantry had surrendered to him before he died. [26] [27]

23 September is commemorated as "Jordan Valley Day" every year in the Regiment. Other gallantry awards include:

World War II
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
President's Guidon

In recognition of its distinguished service, the Deccan Horse was selected for presentation of a "Guidon" by the President of India Giani Zail Singh at Nabha on 9 January 1984. [41] [42]

Regimental insignia

The Deccan Horse (9 HORSE) Regimental Insignia Insignia.jpg
The Deccan Horse (9 HORSE) Regimental Insignia

The insignia of the 9th Royal Deccan Horse consisted of crossed lances with letters 'R.D.H.' within the garter surmounted by the crown. The present Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons of Red over White mounted with the State Emblem of India and a scroll at the base with the words The Deccan Horse. The numeral "9" is inscribed on the crossing of the lances along with the motto of the Regiment in Devanagari script. The motto of the Regiment is संघे शक्ति (Sanghe Shakti) which means "In Association, there is Strength".

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