8th Lancers

= Origin =

The 8th Lancers were the last regiment to be raised before the Great Mutiny of 1846. They served in Peshawar in 1857 and in the 2nd Afghan War. They were issued with lances in 1899 to become 8th Bengal Lancers, later changed to 8th Lancers. Like all regiments of the Indian Army, the 8th Lancers underwent many name changes in the various reorganisations. They are listed below.

History

*1846 17th Irregular Cavalry
*1847 18th Irregular Cavalry
*1861 8th Regiment of Bengal Cavalry
*1900 8th Regiment of Bengal Lancers
*1901 8th Bengal Lancers
*1903 8th Lancers
*1904 8th Cavalry
*1922 3rd Cavalry

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