15th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
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Also known as the Matthews Battalion.
Chronology
- 1757 raised in Calcutta by Captain Matthews
- 1764 ranked as 11th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1765 posted to the 1st Brigade
- 1775 renumbered the 10th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1781 became the 4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1784 mutinied and was broken up