6th Rajputana Rifles
| 6th Rajputana Rifles | |
|---|---|
Cap badge of the 6th Rajputana Rifles | |
| Active | 1921–1947 |
| Country | Indian Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | British Indian Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Nasirabad |
| Colors | Rifle green faced scarlet red |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | October 1939 1st Battalion: Colonel (Temporary Brigadier) Charles M. S. Summers, DSO MC 2nd Battalion: Colonel (Honorary Brigadier) Philip F. Pocock, CB DSO (Retd.) 4th Battalion: Honorary Brigadier General Gilbert R. Cassels, CB DSO (Retd.) 5th Battalion: Colonel Francis H. Maynard, CB DSO MC (Retd.) |
| Notable commanders | Major General Thomas Wynford Rees |
The 6th Rajputana Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. Formed in 1921, it initially consisted of five active battalions and one training battalion.