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| + | A '''Jemadar''' was the second rank of native infantry officer in a company of [[Sepoy|Sepoys]] below a [[Subadar]]. It was roughly equivalent to a second lieutenant. | ||
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| + | The rank was also used by the Police, Customs and other civil departments. | ||
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| + | For details of dress regulations see [[Indian Ranks]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:51, 26 June 2015
A Jemadar was the second rank of native infantry officer in a company of Sepoys below a Subadar. It was roughly equivalent to a second lieutenant.
The rank was also used by the Police, Customs and other civil departments.
For details of dress regulations see Indian Ranks
