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*[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | *[[Sowar]], the equivalent cavalry rank. | ||
*[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'. | *[[Indian Mutiny]], sometimes referred to as the 'Sepoy Mutiny'. | ||
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepoy Sepoy] Wikipedia | ||
[[Category:Military ranks]] | [[Category:Military ranks]] | ||
Revision as of 17:10, 8 June 2010
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
