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''In 1861, after the mutiny, the title was given to the Loyal Purbeah Regiment which became the [[17th (Loyal Purbeah) Regiment of Bengal Infantry]].''
''In 1861, after the mutiny, the title was given to the Loyal Purbeah Regiment which became the [[17th (Loyal Purbeah) Regiment of Bengal Infantry]].''
== Battle Honours ==
'''Mysore'''
== External links ==
[http://books.google.com/books?id=2gQLAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA61&dq=First+European+Regiment&hl=en&ei=xzZyTK7rOciOjAfqyMz6CA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false List of officers 1829] Google Books


[[Category:Bengal Infantry Regiments]]
[[Category:Bengal Infantry Regiments]]

Latest revision as of 14:07, 25 August 2010

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Also known as the Barker Battalion.

Chronology

  • 1765 raised at Bankypore by Colonel Sir Robert Barker ranked as 21st Battalion
  • 1765 posted to the 3rd Brigade
  • 1775 remained the 21st Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1781 became the 14th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1783 became the 19th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1796 became the 2nd Battalion 11th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1824 became the 17th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1857 mutinied at Azimguhr 3 June

In 1861, after the mutiny, the title was given to the Loyal Purbeah Regiment which became the 17th (Loyal Purbeah) Regiment of Bengal Infantry.

Battle Honours

Mysore

External links

List of officers 1829 Google Books