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The first troop of regular cavalry in the Bombay Presidency was raised in 1803. A second troop was raised in 1816 and both were brought up to regimental strength in 1817. A third regiment was raised in 1842. | The first troop of regular cavalry in the Bombay Presidency was raised in 1803. A second troop was raised in 1816 and both were brought up to regimental strength in 1817. A third regiment was raised in 1842. | ||
| − | In addition there were '''Irregular Cavalry''' units or Local Horse raised by Europeans on the [[silladar]] system. | + | In addition there were '''[[Irregular Cavalry]]''' units or Local Horse raised by Europeans on the [[silladar]] system. |
The Bombay Cavalry was not affected by the Indian Mutiny and the regiments lasted until independence in 1947. | The Bombay Cavalry was not affected by the Indian Mutiny and the regiments lasted until independence in 1947. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:41, 2 September 2010
The first troop of regular cavalry in the Bombay Presidency was raised in 1803. A second troop was raised in 1816 and both were brought up to regimental strength in 1817. A third regiment was raised in 1842.
In addition there were Irregular Cavalry units or Local Horse raised by Europeans on the silladar system.
The Bombay Cavalry was not affected by the Indian Mutiny and the regiments lasted until independence in 1947.
For a list of Bombay Cavalry Regiments see the category page.
External Links
Indian Cavalry British Empire website
