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| 4th Cavalry | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Role | Armoured |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | Pakistan Armoured Corps |
| Regimental centre | Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Anniversaries | 10 September |
| Battle honours | Asal Uttar (Khem Karan) |
The 4th Cavalry is an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army. It was previously a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment suffered heavy losses as part of the 1st Armoured Division in the Battle of Asal Uttar during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.The regiment is famous for its old history and war achievements. It was raised again in 1980.
The unit is equipped with T-80UD tanks.
Battles
See also
- 4th Cavalry (India), a former regiment of the British Indian Army
- 4th Horse (Hodson's Horse), an armoured regiment of the Indian Army
References
- "Regiments and Corps of the Pakistan Army 1999". Regiments.org. 17 July 2006. Archived from the original on 16 August 2007.
- "Armoured Corps:History". Pakistan Army. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- Longer, V. (1981). Forefront for Ever: The History of the Mahar Regiment. Mahar Regimental Centre. p. 147.
- Verghese, B. G. (1965). India Answers Pakistan. Times of India.
- Tariq, Sardar Muhammad; Raja, Asif Jehangir. "Spirits Rekindled – Joint Staff Pakistan Day Parade - 2015". Hilal: The Pakistan Armed Forces Magazine. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
