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'''Sepoy''' is an infantry rank given to Indians serving in native infantry regiments. It is equivalent to Private. Sepoys could be found in both British/Company and [[Portuguese]] forces. | |||
The term was also used as a general one for all native soldiers irrespective of rank. | The term was also used as a general one for all native soldiers irrespective of rank. | ||
Revision as of 19:29, 17 July 2009
Sepoy is an infantry rank given to Indians serving in native infantry regiments. It is equivalent to Private. Sepoys could be found in both British/Company and Portuguese forces.
The term was also used as a general one for all native soldiers irrespective of rank.
See also
- Sowar, the equivalent cavalry rank.
- Indian Mutiny, sometimes referred to as the 'Sepot Mutiny'.