Jodhpur Legion
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Jodhpur Legion
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The British raised the Jodphur Legion in 1836 at Erinpura Cantonment in the north-east of the Sirohi State, Rajputana 25°9′N 73°4′E, on the left bank of the Jawai River, about 6 miles from Erinpura Road. The Legion consisted of three troops of cavalry and eight companies of infantry, with two 9-pounder guns. The infantry were Poorbias. In 1841 the Legion added three more companies, but these were drawn from the Bhil people. Each cavalry troop consisted of two native officers, eight non-commissio
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