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Also known as the '''Barker Battalion'''
== Chronology ==
*'''1765''' raised at Bankypore by Colonel Sir Robert Barker*'''1764''' ranked as 21st Battalion*'''1765''' posted to the 3rd Brigade*'''1775''' remained the 12th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry*'''1781''' became the 12th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry*'''1783''' became the 19th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry*'''1796''' became the 2nd Battalion 11th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry*'''1824''' became the '''17th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry '''
*'''1857''' mutinied at [[Azimguhr]] 3 June
''In 1861, after the mutiny, the title was given to the Loyal Purbeah Regiment which became the [[17th (Loyal Purbeah) Regiment of Bengal Infantry]].''
[[Category:Bengal Infantry Regiments]]
