4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

Updated on Dec 20, 2024

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The 4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry was formed under that name in 1824. It took part in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Chronology

1759 raised in Midnapore - name unknown

1763 ranked the 16th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry

1764 became the 14th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry under Captain Hampton

1765 posted to the 3rd Brigade

1773 became known as the 14th (Blane) Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry under Captain Blane

1775 became the 19th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry

1781 became the 13th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry under Major Blane

1796 became the 2nd Battalion 1st Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

1824 became the 4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry

1857 mutinied at Phillour 26 May

In 1861, after the mutiny, the title was given to the 33rd Bengal Native Infantry which later became the 4th Bengal Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry.

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