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*'''2006''' amalgamated with the other Scottish infantry regiments into the single large Royal Regiment of Scotland becoming The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS)
== Brief History Service in British India ==
'''1803''' The 78th Regiment of Foot was a participant in the famous [[Battle of Assaye]], which resulted in a decisive victory for British forces led by Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington. It was also in the [[Battle of Argaum]] and in action at [[Poona]] and [[Gwalior]]. In the same year, the 78th were stationed at [[Fort William]].