The 73 Armoured Regiment has the unique distinction of being raised during wartime, being formed on 3 December 1971,[2] the day the Indo-Pak war broke out.

It was raised at Vijay Lines, Ahmednagar, with a unique class composition of three martial communities - Sikhs, Rajputs and Qaimkhani Muslims.

[3] The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel (later Major General) KM Dhody.

[9] The Regiment’s crest comprises crossed lances with the Sheesh Kavach of the legendary Prithviraj Chauhan and a scroll at the base.

The Sheesh displays his temporal powers while the Kavach exhibits his skill at using arms.