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''' | The '''Assam Valley Light Horse''' regiment was raised in 1891 and formed part of Indian Volunteer Force, later the [[Indian Defence Force]] and finally the [[Auxiliary Force (India)]]. | ||
The regimental headquarters was at [[Dibrugarh]] in [[Assam]]. It was recruited from the European community in | The regimental headquarters was at [[Dibrugarh]] in [[Assam]]. It was recruited from the European community in Assam—mostly tea planters. | ||
A light horse [[regiment]] had a rough strength of approximately 400 men and its troops typically fought as [[mounted infantry]] rather than traditional cavalry. | A light horse [[regiment]] had a rough strength of approximately 400 men and its troops typically fought as [[mounted infantry]] rather than traditional cavalry. | ||
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It was not mobilized as a unit during [[World War I]] or [[World War II]] but individuals did serve, mainly with the [[British Indian Army]]. | It was not mobilized as a unit during [[World War I]] or [[World War II]] but individuals did serve, mainly with the [[British Indian Army]]. | ||
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1891]] | [[Category:Military units and formations established in 1891]] | ||
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[[Category:Indian World War II regiments]] | [[Category:Indian World War II regiments]] | ||
[[Category:Dibrugarh]] | [[Category:Dibrugarh]] | ||
The regiment was disbanded when [[India]] became independent in August 1947.{{BritishIndia-mil-stub}} | |||
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