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| 1st Armoured Division | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1 September 1945 |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | II Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Patiala[1] |
| Nickname(s) | Airawat Division (The Black Elephant Division) |
| Mascot(s) | The Indian elephant |
| Engagements | Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri Rajinder Singh 'Sparrow' |
The 1st Armoured Division is an armoured division of the Indian Army, headquartered at Patiala, Punjab. It is part of II Corps of the Indian Army's Western Command.
- ^ "Western Command chief reviews preparedness of Airawat Division". 5 June 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.