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The Presidential Bodyguard soldiers in their HQ barracks carrying out their daily activities, in this instance polishing their horse saddles leather and brass gear. The Presidential Bodyguard also known as 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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The Presidential Bodyguard soldiers in their HQ barracks carrying out their daily activities, in this instance polishing their horse saddles leather and brass gear. The Presidential Bodyguard also known as 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.