19th Armoured Regiment (India)
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| 19 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname | Invincibles |
| Mottos | विद्या विनय वीरता Vidya, Vinay, Veerta (Knowledge, Humility and Bravery) |
| Equipment | T-90 tanks |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 19 Armd Regt |
19 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
19 Armoured Regiment was raised on 25 March 1985 at Ahmednagar.[2] It has an all-India all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[3]
History
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Babina, Uttar Pradesh on 19 October 2010 by the then President of India, Mrs. Prathiba Patil.[4] Five armoured regiments of the 31 Armoured Division (19, 12, 13, 83 and 15 Armoured Regiments) were awarded the colours.[5]
The Regiment had the honour of participating in the Republic Day parade in 2018.