Esprit de Corps: The Maratha Light Infantry
Motto: Duty, Honour, Courage
War Cry: Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai (Say Victory to King Shivaji)
Regimental Centre: Belgaum, Karnataka
Type: Light Infantry
Decorations:
- 4 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 34 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 4 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
- 4 AC (Ashoka Chakra)
- 4 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 2 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 10 PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 14 AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 23 VSM (Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 107 SM (Sena Medal)
- 1 Padma Bhushan Award
- 1 Arjuna Award
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Naushera
- Jhangar
- Burki
- Hussainiwala
- Jamalpur
- Burj
- Suadih
- Ruywa
Notable Alumni:
General J.J. Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (21st Chief of Army Staff)
Colonel N.J. Nair, AC
Alias:
- Ganpats
- Maratha-LI
- MLI
Insignia: A Bugle and Cords with a pair of Crossed Swords and a Shield.
Regimental Colours: Saffron, Black and Gold.
Other Raisings:
- 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment was raised from 3rd Battalion the Maratha Light Infantry.
- 10th Battalion the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was raised from 20th Battalion the Maratha Light Infantry.
- 21st Battalion the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) was raised from 21st Battalion the Maratha Light Infantry.
INS Mumbai is a missile destroyer of the Indian Navy which is also affiliated to the regiment.
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