14th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

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Also known as the Scotland Battalion.

Chronology

  • 1764 raised 20th Battalion at Midnapore by Captain Scotland
  • 1764 ranked as 16th Battalion
  • 1765 posted to the 2nd Brigade
  • 1775 renumbered the 11th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1781 became the 5th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1784 became the 10th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1796 became the 1st Battalion 10th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1824 became the 14th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1857 mutinied at Jhelum 7 July

In 1861 after the mutiny the title was given to the Regiment of Ferozepore which became the 14th (The Ferozepore) Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry in 1864 and later the 14th (Ferozepore) Regiment of Sikh Infantry.

Battle Honours

Seringapatam

External links

List of officers 1829 Google Books

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