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The Madras Regiment was the first unit raised by the [[East India Company]].
==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
== External Links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Regiment Madras Regiment] Wikipedia<br>[http://www.asianage.com/presentation/leftnavigation/asian-age-plus/news-plus/an-ideal-mix-of-brain--brawn.aspx Newspaper Article] The Asian Age<br>[http://madrasregiment.org/ Regimental Website] madrasregiment.org<br>[http://www.indianetzone.com/12/madras_regiment_war_museum.htm Regiments War Museum] www.indianetzone.com
[[Category:Madras Infantry Regiments| ]]
