12-02-2020: 4th Battalion (Outrams) The Rajputana Rifles A commemorative postage stamp

4th Battalion (Outram’s) The Rajputana Rifles is one of the oldest infantry battalions of the Indian Army. The Battalion completes 200 years of its raising in 2020 which is a rare milestone for the reason that ever since its raising, the Battalion has never been disbanded or discontinued. The Battalion was raised on 26th May 1820 from the brave man who fought the Battle of Kirkee in November 1817 as the 1st Battalion of the 12th Regiment of the East Indian Company Native Army. The Battalion continues to serve the nation with pride, passion and devotion on the Line of Control.