Question-Which three British Indian Cavalry regiments, helped in the liberation of Haifa city of Israel?
(a)Mysore, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers.
(b)Mysore ,Hyderabad and Jaipur Lancers.
(c)Mussoorie, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers.
(d)None
Answer-(a)
Related facts-
- September 6th was celebrated as the centenary year of the liberation of northern Israeli city Haifa from ottoman rule during World War 1.
- Every year on 23rd September, Indian army celebrate this day as Haifa day to pay the tribute to the three Indian cavalry regiments – Mysore, Hyderabad and Jodhpur Lancers, which had taken part in the Haifa war.
- Battle of Haifa took place in
- These three Indian cavalry considered as “the last great cavalry campaign in military history”.
- The Teen Murti Chowk was constructed in 1922 in the memory of the Indian soldiers from three princely states namely Jodhpur, Hyderabad and Mysore who served present day Gaza strip, Israel and Palestine during the World War I under British India Army.
References-
http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183311
https://www.dnaindia.com/india/photo-gallery-100-years-of-battle-of-haifa-indian-army-israel-honour-troops-who-were-martyred-in-last-great-cavalry-campaign-2660306
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/at-haifa-a-salute-to-indian-heroes-of-great-war/article19225718.ece