e President's bodyguards Thare well-versed in combat skills and are of tall stature who excel in horse riding. The soldiers involved in the regiment have a special relationship with horses because horses are very sensitive. In such a situation, the soldiers have complete information about their likes and dislikes.
New Delhi, Online Digital Desk. All of you have seen the bodyguards present with the President of India, the world's largest democratic country, but do you know that their history is more than 250 years old. In such a situation, we will answer all the questions related to the bodyguards accompanying the President and will also tell you how the President's bodyguards are selected. And who all join the troop.
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The President's Bodyguards, also known as the President's bodyguards, have a history of more than 250 years. In the year 1773, when Warren Hastings was made the Viceroy General of India, he formed a regiment for his protection. In this regiment, 50 soldiers of tall stature, adept in war skills, were included. India became independent in the year 1947 after nearly 200 years of slavery by the British and the British left here forever. However, this regiment continued to fulfill its responsibility.
Earlier this regiment was responsible for the security of the Viceroy, but in independent India we know this contingent as the bodyguards of the President, who appear in traditional dress. This regiment has its own glorious history. In which soldiers are selected from different units of the army. At present, special training has been given to all the soldiers involved in this regiment.
Identity of bodyguards as horse riders
From para trooping to other fields, the biggest identity of the soldiers of this regiment is their companion horses. With whom the soldiers have a special relationship. The most interesting thing is that only horses of the tall German breed are allowed to have long hair. Apart from these, other horses in the army cannot keep long hair like these.
Horses of bodyguards weighing 500 kg can run at a speed of 50 km per hour and the bodyguard's day begins with these horses. However, one day is most special for the President's bodyguards as the President hands over his flag to them. In fact, in 1923, the British Viceroy handed over two silver trumpets and a banner to these bodyguards and this tradition is still going on.
This is how horses are selected
The President's bodyguards select the best horses for themselves from the Remount Training Schools and Depots located at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and Hempur in Uttarakhand. These horses are selected on several parameters, such as the minimum length of parade horses is 157.5 cm. or 15 hands, color only brown or dark brown. Horses are very sensitive by nature, in such a situation the jawan has a special relationship with the horse and is also aware of their likes and dislikes.
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The soldiers in the squad of bodyguards are excellent horsemen, capable tankmen and paratroopers. The most interesting thing is that many of the soldiers involved in this have been in the role of bodyguards for three generations. This contingent resides in the Rashtrapati Bhavan located in New Delhi.
