Sepoy

Sepoy is an infantry rank given to Indians serving in native infantry regiments. It is equivalent to Private. Sepoys could be found in both British/Company and Portuguese forces.

The term was also used as a general one for all native soldiers irrespective of rank.

See also

• Sowar, the equivalent cavalry rank.
• Indian Mutiny, sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'.

External links

Sepoy Wikipedia