9th lancers at Delhi, India, Indian Rebellion of 1857. Earning their nickname of the Delhi Spearmen
Illustration by Stanley L. Wood (1866-1928) from British Battles on Land and Sea published circa 1901. Info from forces war records site: During the Indian mutiny of 1857, the 9th Lancers earned the name the Delhi Spearmen, a name which is believed to have been given to them by the mutineers themselves. 9th Lancers was present in all the three most notable events associated with the Indian mutiny, namely, the seizure of Delhi, the seizure of Lucknow and the relief of Lucknow.
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