4th Lancers

4th Lancers

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

Origin

Raised 1838 the various changes and amalgamations are listed below.

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) [http://www.regiments.org/regiments/southasia/cav/1903-04.htm]

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


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