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| − | A Jemadar was the second rank of native officer in a company of [[Sepoy|Sepoys]] below a [[Subadar]]. The rank was also used by the Police, Customs and other civil departments. | + | A '''Jemadar''' was the second rank of native infantry officer in a company of [[Sepoy|Sepoys]] below a [[Subadar]]. It was roughly equivalent to a second lieutenant. |
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| + | The rank was also used by the Police, Customs and other civil departments. | ||
For details of dress regulations see [[Indian Ranks]] | For details of dress regulations see [[Indian Ranks]] | ||
[[Category:Military ranks]][[Category:Military ranks]] | [[Category:Military ranks]][[Category:Military ranks]] | ||
Revision as of 17:25, 28 January 2014
A Jemadar was the second rank of native infantry officer in a company of Sepoys below a Subadar. It was roughly equivalent to a second lieutenant.
The rank was also used by the Police, Customs and other civil departments.
For details of dress regulations see Indian Ranks
