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Revision as of 15:27, 21 March 2010
Known as the 3rd Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry in the Madras Army
Known as 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry in the Indian Army
Chronology
- 1768 raised as the 2nd Battalion, Bombay Sepoys and known as the 'Kali Panchwin (Black Fifth)
- 1796 became 1st Battalion 2nd Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry
- 1824 became 3rd Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry
- 1901 became 3rd Bombay Light Infantry
- 1903 became 103rd Mahratta Light Infantry
- 1922 became 1st Battalion 5th Mahratta Light Infantry
- 1947 allocated to India on Partition
External Links
Kali Panchwin Wikipedia
103rd Mahratta Light Infantry Wikipedia
103rd Mahratta Light Infantry British Empire website
Maratha Light Infantry Wikipedia