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Samman Guard

Regimental slow march of the Indian Army

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Samman Guard (English: The Guard of Honour, Hindi: सम्मान गार्ड) is the official slow march of the Indian Army. The music was composed by L. B. Gurung. It was released under The Gramophone Company of India record label on January 1, 1972, as the last song on the Martial Music Of The Indian Army Vol. 1 Album.

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