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'''Risaldar-major''' was originally a cavalry officer of the [[British Indian Army]], the rank was created in 1886 - a risaldar-major was the most senior [[risaldar]] (army rank equivalent to a captain) of the regiment<ref>[http://www.members.dca.net/fbl/glossary.html Glossary of British and Indian army]</ref>. The rank was a [[viceroy's commissioned officer]] in the cavalry. |
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Today a risaldar-major is the senior [[junior commissioned officer]] in the [[Indian Army]] armoured corps, and remount and veterinary corps. |
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It carries the same responsibilities and insignia as the infantry [[ |
It carries the same responsibilities and insignia as the infantry [[subedar-major]]. |
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Revision as of 20:49, 21 October 2011
Risaldar-major was originally a cavalry officer of the British Indian Army, the rank was created in 1886 - a risaldar-major was the most senior risaldar (army rank equivalent to a captain) of the regiment[1]. The rank was a viceroy's commissioned officer in the cavalry.
Today a risaldar-major is the senior junior commissioned officer in the Indian Army armoured corps, and remount and veterinary corps.
It carries the same responsibilities and insignia as the infantry subedar-major.
References
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