65th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

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Chronology

  • 1823 raised as 33rd Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry following 1796 reorganisation when previous 33rd was absorbed by 8th Regiment
  • 1824 1st Battalion became 65th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry under Major J Delamaine

In the Indian Mutiny the regiment did not rebel and, in the ensuing disbandment of Bengal Army regiments, the 65th became the tenth most senior.

  • 1861 became 10th Bengal Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

For subsequent history see 10th Regiment of Jat Infantry