25th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry

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Also known as the Stuart Battalion.

Chronology

  • 1776 raised for service of the Vizier by Capt Stuart as 25th Battalion
  • 1781 became 18th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1784 became 21st Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1794 in Rohilcund under Captain Knowles
  • 1796 absorbed into 12th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1824 1st Btn 12th Regt became 12th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
    2nd Btn 12th Regt became 1st Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry