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==Chronology==
*'''1748''' Madras Levies raised by Major Stringer Lawrence for the defence of [[Cuddalore]]
*'''1758''' two Madras Battalions under British officers formed by Robert Clive to reorganise the 3,000 men with Indian officers in the [[Madras Presidency]] Army of around 3,000 with Indian officers
*'''1759''' four more battalions formed
*'''1767''' total strength 19 battalions known as Coast Sepoys
