British officers, 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers, 1902

Photograph, 1902.

Originally formed from the Bombay Squadron of Cavalry during the 3rd Maratha War (1816-1819), the 1st Bombay Light Cavalry served in the 1st Afghan War (1838-1842) and the 2nd Sikh War (1845-1846). It remained loyal during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). The unit was renamed the 1st Bombay Lancers in 1880 and then the 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers in 1890. With the reorganisation of the Indian Army in 1903 the regiment became the 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers. It amalgamated with its sister unit, the 32nd Lancers, in 1923, to form the 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Bombay Lancers, renamed the 13th Duke of Connaught's Lancers in 1927. With the partition of India the 13th Lancers became part of the Pakistan Army.