5th Cavalry (Indian Army)
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[edit] Origin
Raised at Bareilly in 1841 as a result of the 1st Afghan War. Like all regiments of the Indian Army, the 5th Cavalry underwent many name changes in the various reorganisations. They are listed below:
[edit] History
- 1841 7th Irregular Cavalry
- 1861 5th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry
- 1901 5th Bengal Cavalry
- 1903 5th Cavalry.
[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
