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In 1809, the 84th was given the secondary regional title, York and Lancaster Regiment, which was retained in 1881 when numbers were discarded, and the 84th was joined with the 65th Regiment.
The 84th participated in the capture of the island of Mauritius in 1810. Mauritius was a French-held island used as a base for harassment of East India Company trade routes. It was here that the 65th and the 84th came into direct contact for the first time. Following capture of Mauritius from the French in 1810, the 84th was stationed four years in Bangalore. In late 1815 the Regiment helped recapture [[Kurnool]].
Companies of the 84th served in final campaign against Mahratta princes and Pindari bandits in central India. which resulted in extension of British rule to two-thirds of the Indian sub-continent. The 84th returned to England December 1819 for 7 years service at home. In 1826 Royal approval was granted to bear the Union Rose and the title "India" on colours and badges.
This medal was not authorized until 1851 when it was issued to survivors only.
Battles: Mauritius, 1811 [[Kurnool]], 1817 Pindari (2 Coys) Mahratta.
