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Presidential Bodyguard regiment (the PBG) soldiers get dressed into their ceremonial uniform as they prepare for the Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Presidential Palace, New Delhi, India. The PBG is the Indian Army's preeminent regiment founded in 1773 during the British occupation, this handpicked unit began with a mere 50 men and today stands at 160 soldiers plus 50 support staff. It has a dual role, both as a ceremonial guard for the President of India, with all its finery at important state functions, as well as an elite operational unit for the Indian Army which has seen action in many battle fronts, in particular the on going disputed region of Kashmir.

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Presidential Bodyguard regiment (the PBG) soldiers get dressed into their ceremonial uniform as they prepare for the Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Presidential Palace, New Delhi, India. The PBG is the Indian Army's preeminent regiment founded in 1773 during the British occupation, this handpicked unit began with a mere 50 men and today stands at 160 soldiers plus 50 support staff. It has a dual role, both as a ceremonial guard for the President of India, with all its finery at important state functions, as well as an elite operational unit for the Indian Army which has seen action in many battle fronts, in particular the on going disputed region of Kashmir.
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