15th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

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Also known as the Hooseney Battalion

Chronology

  • 1765 raised at Allahabad as the Hooseney Battalion by General Smith
  • 1764 ranked as 20th Battalion
  • 1765 posted to the 2nd Brigade
  • 1775 renumbered the 10th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1781 became the 10th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1796 became the 1st Battalion 10th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1824 became the 14th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1857 mutinied at Jhelum 7 July

In 1861 after the mutiny the title was given to the Regiment of Ferozepore which became the 14th (The Ferozepore) Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry in 1864 and later the 14th (Ferozepore) Regiment of Sikh Infantry.


Chronology

  • 1764 raised as 15th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1857 mutinied at Nusseerabad 28 May

In 1861 after the mutiny the title was given to the Regiment of Ludhiana which later became 15th (Ludhiana) Regiment of Sikh Infantry