1910–1911
Britannica 11th
Encyclopaedia Britannica · 11th edition
VOLUNTEERS. Many important changes took place between 1885 and 1904. Seven Madras infantry regiments were converted into regiments for service in Burma, composed of Gurkhas and hardy races from northern India; six Bengal and Bombay regiments were similarly converted into regiments of Punjabis, Pathans and Gurkhas; the native mountain batteries have been increased to ten ; a system of linked battalions has been introduced with the formation of regimental centres for mobilization; and reserves for infantry and mounta…
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