2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse)
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[edit] Origin
Amalgamated with the 4th Cavalry in 1922, 2nd Lancer’s Horse was one of the two oldest regiments of the Indian Army. Raised in 1809 by William Linneaus Gardener previously of the 74th Highlanders, they first saw service in the Nepal War of 1815 Like all regiments of the Indian Army, the 2nd Lancers Gardener’s Horse underwent many name changes in the various reorganisations.
They are listed below:
[edit] History
- 1809 Gardener’s Horse
- 1823 2nd (Gardener’s) Local horse
- 1840 2nd Irregular Cavalry
- 1861 2nd Regt. of Bengal Cavalry
- 1890 2nd Regt. Of Bengal Lancers
- 1901 2nd Bengal Lancer
- 1903 2nd Lancers (Gardener’s Horse)
[edit] References
- Kempton, C (1996). A Register of Titles of the Units of the H.E.I.C. & Indian Armies 1666-1947. Bristol: British Empire & Commonwealth Museum. ISBN 978-0953017409
- Gaylor, J (1992). Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903- 1991. Stroud: Spellmount Publishers Ltd. ISBN 978-0946771981
