4th Lancers

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The 4th Lancers was a part of the British Indian Army.

[edit] Origin

Raised 1838 the various changes and amalgamations are listed below.

[edit] History

  • 1838 Oudh Auxiliary Force Regiment
  • 1840 6th Irregular Cavalry
  • 1861 4th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry
  • 1900 4th Regiment of Bengal Lancers
  • 1903 4th Lancers
  • 1904 4th Cavalry
  • 1921 Amalgamated with 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse), to form 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse)[1]

[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
  1. ^ http://www.regiments.org/regiments/southasia/cav/1903-04.htm
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