125th Napier's Rifles
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The 125th Napier's Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. At various points in history it was also known as the 1st Extra Battalion Bombay Native Infantry, the 25th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry (1826–1889) and the 25th Bombay Rifles. Amalgamated with five other regiments in 1922, it is now the 5th Battalion, Rajputana Rifles. The Battalion celebrated its bicentenary on 17 Feb 2020. The Battalion is now known as 5th Battalion the Rajputana Rifles (Napiers) or 5 RAJ RIF.
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125th Napier's Rifles | |
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Active | 1820–1922 |
Country | Indian Empire |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | Bombay Army (to 1895) Bombay Command |
Colors | Red; faced pale yellow, 1882 yellow 1890Green; faced red, 1898 scarlet |
Engagements | Meanee, Hyderabad, Central India, ABYSSINIA,BURMA 1885-87 |
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