16th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

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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

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