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A '''Risaldar''' is an Indian Cavalry officer and commander of a cavalry troop. The Risaldar ranks between a [[Risaldar-Major]] and a [[Jemadar]]. The rank is equivalent to | A '''Risaldar''' is an Indian Cavalry officer and commander of a cavalry troop. The Risaldar ranks between a [[Risaldar-Major]] and a [[Jemadar]]. The rank is equivalent to First Lieutenant in the [[British Army]] and a [[Subadar]] in the Indian Infantry. | ||
For details of dress regulation after 1858 see [[Indian Ranks]] | For details of dress regulation after 1858 see [[Indian Ranks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:23, 28 January 2014
A Risaldar is an Indian Cavalry officer and commander of a cavalry troop. The Risaldar ranks between a Risaldar-Major and a Jemadar. The rank is equivalent to First Lieutenant in the British Army and a Subadar in the Indian Infantry.
For details of dress regulation after 1858 see Indian Ranks