Modi on Saturday presented the Man Singh Trophy
The officers of the battalion, who served in the unit during the First World War in Egypt, Gallipoli, Sinai and Mesopotamia from October 1914 to May 1917, had made it in commemoration of the gallant actions of their soldiers during the First World War.
The Trophy is named after Man Singh who was recognised as a great soldier for his qualities of character, professional skill, sheer physical prowess and agility.
Approximately 6 feet and 4 inches tall, Singh was said to be so strong of limbs that he was able to jump over high wire obstacles and broad ditches comfortably. This was part of trench warfare during the First World War.
It is also said that he could lob a grenade up to a distance of 50 yards.
The trophy has some peculiarities like the shoes worn by Singh appear to be on the wrong feet, the satchel on his back is hanging with one strap only, in place of grenades, cans of condensed milk are seen in the trenches and the bolt of the rifle is in the unlocked position.
The trophy was presented to the Sikh Regiment Centre by 1 Sikh (now 4 MECH INF) on completion of 125 years of its glorious service. All the Sikh regiment battalions also have a replica of this trophy in Bronze, a possession they are proud of.
PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition against British to Abbott.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gifted Australian lawyer John Lang's 1854 petition on behalf of Rani Lakshmibai against the East India Company to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott. Modi gave the gift to Abbott just ahead of bilateral talks.
"PM gifts Australian PM a memorial of Australian John Lang on behalf of Rani of Jhansi against East India Company," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted.
"John Lang's Original petition of 1854 on behalf of Jhansi ki Rani against the East India Company," Akbaruddin said describing Modi's gift to Abbott.
Earlier, Modi was given a ceremonial guard of honour and a 19-gun salute at the forecourt of the Parliament.
Prime Minister Abbott and several Indians were also present on the occasion.
Then he proceeded towards the Prime Minister's Office for bilateral talks. Modi's gifts to Abbott brought Australian John Lang's contribution in Indian history to the fore.
Born in 1816 in Sydney, Lang is generally regarded as Australia's first native novelist.
As a man of many talents, he was also a lawyer, journalist and born traveller.
The Trophy is named after Man Singh who was recognised as a great soldier for his qualities of character, professional skill, sheer physical prowess and agility.
Approximately 6 feet and 4 inches tall, Singh was said to be so strong of limbs that he was able to jump over high wire obstacles and broad ditches comfortably.
The little statue has some peculiarities - like the shoes worn by Singh appear to be on the wrong feet, the satchel on his back is hanging with one strap only, in place of grenades, he is portrayed as carrying cans of condensed milk and the bolt of his rifle is in the unlocked position.
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The Trophy is named after Man Singh who was recognised as a great soldier for his qualities of character, professional skill, sheer physical prowess and agility.
Approximately 6 feet and 4 inches tall, Singh was said to be so strong of limbs that he was able to jump over high wire obstacles and broad ditches comfortably. This was part of trench warfare during the First World War.
It is also said that he could lob a grenade up to a distance of 50 yards.
The trophy has some peculiarities like the shoes worn by Singh appear to be on the wrong feet, the satchel on his back is hanging with one strap only, in place of grenades, cans of condensed milk are seen in the trenches and the bolt of the rifle is in the unlocked position.
The trophy was presented to the Sikh Regiment Centre by 1 Sikh (now 4 MECH INF) on completion of 125 years of its glorious service. All the Sikh regiment battalions also have a replica of this trophy in Bronze, a possession they are proud of.
PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition against British to Abbott.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gifted Australian lawyer John Lang's 1854 petition on behalf of Rani Lakshmibai against the East India Company to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott. Modi gave the gift to Abbott just ahead of bilateral talks.
"PM gifts Australian PM a memorial of Australian John Lang on behalf of Rani of Jhansi against East India Company," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted.
"John Lang's Original petition of 1854 on behalf of Jhansi ki Rani against the East India Company," Akbaruddin said describing Modi's gift to Abbott.
Earlier, Modi was given a ceremonial guard of honour and a 19-gun salute at the forecourt of the Parliament.
Prime Minister Abbott and several Indians were also present on the occasion.
Then he proceeded towards the Prime Minister's Office for bilateral talks. Modi's gifts to Abbott brought Australian John Lang's contribution in Indian history to the fore.
Born in 1816 in Sydney, Lang is generally regarded as Australia's first native novelist.
As a man of many talents, he was also a lawyer, journalist and born traveller.
The Trophy is named after Man Singh who was recognised as a great soldier for his qualities of character, professional skill, sheer physical prowess and agility.
Approximately 6 feet and 4 inches tall, Singh was said to be so strong of limbs that he was able to jump over high wire obstacles and broad ditches comfortably.
The little statue has some peculiarities - like the shoes worn by Singh appear to be on the wrong feet, the satchel on his back is hanging with one strap only, in place of grenades, he is portrayed as carrying cans of condensed milk and the bolt of his rifle is in the unlocked position.
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