On October 1, 1941 the first battalion of 1 Mahar Regiment was raised. The journey of sixty years has been most rewarding for the braves of Mahar Regiment. It offered them opportunities to show their gallantry. Today Mahar Regiment can boast of producing two Army Chiefs — Gen (Retd) K V Krishna Rao and Gen (Retd) K Sunderji. Both of them have been legendary figures occupying places in the hearts of Army personnel and countrymen alike.

The diamond jubilee celebrations had Gen S Padmanabhan, Chief of the Army Staff as the chief guest who commended the role played by Mahars in various battles. The diamond jubilee parade, releasing of the First Day Cover, special sainik sammelan, barakhanna and other social functions formed part of the celebrations. Trooping of Colours added glory to the celebration.

During the diamond jubilee celebrations at the Mahar Regimental Centre in Saugor Cantt, Capt Webb, Maj Summers, Lt Col John Hasset and Lt Keith Gascigne were representing the British Mahar officers. Maj Summers, the seniormost British officer of the Mahars, has been to India five times to attend all the re-unions of the regiment. There are twelve members of Mahar Association in England and this association is a testament to the strong bonds former British officers have with this regiment.