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==Chronology==
*'''1748''' Madras Levies raised by [[Stringer Lawrence|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
*'''1759''' four more battalions formed
