29th Lancers (Deccan Horse)
Chronology
- 1790 raised as Asif Sah's Irregular Cavalry under the Colours of the Nizam of Hyderabad in Berar
- 1801 became the Nizam's Contingent
- 1816 became 2nd Reformed Horse
- 1826 became 2nd Regiment, Nizam's Cavalry
- 1854 became the 2nd Cavalry, Hyderabad Contingent
- 1890 became the 2nd Lancers, Hyderabad Contingent
- 1903 became the 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse)
- 1922 amalgamated with the 20th Deccan Horse to become the Royal Deccan Horse (9th Horse)
- 1947 allocated to India on Partition
- 1950 became The Deccan Horse (9 Horse)
External Links
- Deccan Horse indiapicks.com
- 9th Royal Deccan Horse Wikipedia
- Hyderabad Contingent Standard fotw.fivestarflags.com