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This is not the official web-site of the regiment, the battalion or the Indian Army. The site is privately hosted and maintained by the family of Lt. Nawang Kapadia. The site is intended to provide information of a general nature about the battalion. The views expressed at those of the authors. Any official inquiries should be directed to the battalion.
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My Life and Times Raising and Command of 4th Battalion, 3rd Gorkha Rifles
Lt. Col Duleep Sinh is the first Commanding Officer of the battalion after it was raised in 1962. He comes from an illustrious royal family from Gujarat in western India. Both his sons, Captain Bharat Sinh and Major General Randhi Sinh have served in the battalion and his grandson Abhay continues the tradition of serving in the battalion. He recounts the incidences and activities of the battalion from its earliest days. Using his sharp memory and turn of the pen, he brings to life events which happened over 45 years ago to life. The original article has been presented in 7 sections for easier reading on the internet. |
