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'''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. | '''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. | The term was also used as a general one for all native soldiers irrespective of rank. | ||
== | ==Related articles== | ||
*[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | *[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | ||
*[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'. | *[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepoy Sepoy] Wikipedia | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepoy Sepoy] Wikipedia | ||
[[Category:Military ranks]] | [[Category:Military ranks]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 28 January 2014
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.
Related articles
- Sowar, the equivalent cavalry rank.
- Indian Mutiny, sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'.
External links
- Sepoy Wikipedia