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A light horse [[regiment]] was roughly equivalent to half a [[battalion]] in strength (~ 400 men) and its troops typically fought as [[mounted infantry]] rather than traditional cavalry. | A light horse [[regiment]] was roughly equivalent to half a [[battalion]] in strength (~ 400 men) and its troops typically fought as [[mounted infantry]] rather than traditional cavalry. | ||
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]]. | ||
The regiment was disbanded when India became independent in August 1947. | The regiment was disbanded when India became independent in August 1947. | ||
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[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1885]] | [[Category:Military units and formations established in 1885]] | ||
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1947]] | |||
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The Bombay Light Horse was raised in 1885 and formed part of Indian Volunteer Force, later (post 1917) the Indian Defence Force and finally (post 1920) the Auxiliary Force (India).[1]
A light horse regiment was roughly equivalent to half a battalion in strength (~ 400 men) and its troops typically fought as mounted infantry rather than traditional cavalry.
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.
The regiment was disbanded when India became independent in August 1947.
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