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*[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | *[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | ||
*[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the ' | *[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'. | ||
[[Category:Military ranks]] | [[Category:Military ranks]] | ||
Revision as of 20:08, 8 October 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 'Sepoy Mutiny'.