Corps of Guides (India)
Regiment of the British Indian Army, in service from 1846 to 1922 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Corps of Guides was a regiment of the British Indian Army made up of British and Indian officers, plus Indian cavalry sowars and infantry sepoys, primarily intended for service on the North West Frontier.
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Corps of Guides | |
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Active | 1846–1922 |
Country | Indian Empire |
Branch | Army |
Type | Joint Infantry-Cavalry |
Part of | Bengal Army (to 1895) Punjab Command |
Uniform | Drab; faced, 1859 drab, 1870 piped red, 1882 faced red, 1905 red velvet (officers) red cloth (soldiers), 1908 scarlet |
Engagements | Punjab Mooltan Goojerat Delhi ALI MASJID 1879 KABUL 1878–80 AFGHANISTAN CHITRAL PUNJAB FRONTIER MALAKAND |
As originally raised in 1846, The Corps of Guides consisted of both infantry and cavalry. It evolved through the 20th century to become the Guides Cavalry and Guides Infantry. The Guides were transferred to Pakistan at Independence and became part of the new Pakistan Army. Since 1947 all ranks, including officers, are recruited solely from Pakistan.
The modern regiment exists as 2nd Battalion (The Guides) of the Frontier Force Regiment of the Pakistan Army.