21st Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

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Also known as the Naylor Battalion.

Chronology

  • 1776 raised for the Vizier of Oude as 30th Battalion
  • 1777 commanded by Captain Thomas Naylor
  • 1778? incorporated in HEIC service as the 29th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1781 became the 23rd Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1784 became the 29th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1796 became the 2nd Battalion 9th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1824 became the 21st Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

In the Indian Mutiny the regiment did not rebel and, in the ensuing disbandment of Bengal Army regiments, the 21st became the most senior.

  • 1861 became the 1st Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

For subsequent history see 1st Regiment of Brahman Infantry


External links

1st Brahmans www.regiments.org