108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment of Foot
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The 108th Regiment of Foot (Madras Infantry) was an infantry regiment of the British Army. However, it was raised initially as part of the Madras Army, by the East India Company (EIC) in 1766.
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108th Regiment of Foot | |
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Active | 1766–1774 1777–1796 1854–1881 |
Country | East India Company (1766–1858) United Kingdom (1858–1881) |
Branch | Madras Army (1766–1862) British Army (1862–1881) |
Type | Infantry |
Size | One battalion (two battalions 1777–1796) |
Garrison/HQ | |
Engagements | Indian Rebellion |
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In the aftermath of the Indian Rebellion (1857), the British government took control of the Presidency Armies and the 108th became also known by the name 3rd Madras Infantry.[1] Finally, under the Childers Reforms of 1881, the regiment was amalgamated with the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot, to form the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.