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| + | A '''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. | ||
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| + | The term was also used as a general one for all native soldiers irrespective of rank. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | ||
| + | *[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the 'Sepot Mutiny'. | ||
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Revision as of 19:28, 17 July 2009
A 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'.
