The regiment was raised on 1 July 1976 at the Remount Depot, Ahmednagar under the command of Lt Col Tarif Singh Dhiyia based on a ‘mixed class composition’ and equipped with Vijayanta tanks.

[2] The regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Mamun Military Station in Pathankot on 5 November 2014 by General Dalbir Singh, Chief of the Army Staff, on behalf of the President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee.

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards – For distinguished service, it has won – The Regimental badge comprises a westward facing Vijayanta tank with level gun, signifying readiness for battle against a background of crossed lances signifying the Cavalry heritage.

The Regimental motto is “Aham Veer Yudh Sthale” which means “I am the brave of the battlefield”.

[2] Capt Bharat Verma, the founder of Lancer Publishers and Indian Defence Review has served in this regiment.