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== Chronology == | == Chronology == | ||
*'''1764''' raised | *'''1764''' raised at Mooshedabad by [http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/122/mode/2up Captain Alexander Dow] | ||
*'''1764''' ranked as 18th Battalion | *'''1764''' ranked as 18th Battalion | ||
*'''1765''' posted to the 2nd Brigade | *'''1765''' posted to the 2nd Brigade | ||
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Also known as the Dow Battalion.
Chronology
- 1764 raised at Mooshedabad by Captain Alexander Dow
- 1764 ranked as 18th Battalion
- 1765 posted to the 2nd Brigade
- 1775 renumbered the 12th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1781 became the 6th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1783 became the 11th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1796 became the 1st Battalion 11th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1824 became the 16th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1857 mutinied at Meean Meer 14 May
In 1861 after the mutiny the title was given to the Regiment of Lucknow later to become 16th (Lucknow) Regiment of Rajput Infantry.