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Also known as the '''Dow Battalion'''
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Also known as the '''Dow Battalion'''.
 
== Chronology ==
== Chronology ==
*'''1764''' raised at Mooshedabad by Captain Dow
*'''1764''' raised at Mooshedabad by Captain Dow
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*'''1857''' mutinied at Meean Meer 14 May
*'''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]]''
''In 1861 after the mutiny the title was given to the Regiment of Lucknow later to become [[16th (Lucknow) Regiment of Rajput Infantry]].''
 
[[Category:Bengal Infantry Regiments]]
[[Category:Bengal Infantry Regiments]]

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Also known as the Dow Battalion.

Chronology

  • 1764 raised at Mooshedabad by Captain Dow
  • 1764 ranked as 18th Battalion
  • 1765 posted to the 2nd Brigade
  • 1775 renumbered the 12th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1781 became the 13th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1783 became the 12th 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.