Gorkha Rifles raised in 1815 after treaty of Sigauli - Diplomacy and International relations
Q. Consider the following statements
1. The Gorkha Rifles raised in 1815 after the treaty of Sigauli.
2. The Tripartite Agreement between the United Kingdom, India and Nepal was a treaty signed in 1947 concerning the rights of Gurkhas in Indian military
3. Gorkha regiment is the oldest regiment in Indian army
Which of the above statements are true?- Published on 05 Apr 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All the above
ANSWER: 1,2
The Madras Regiment was initially formed as the Madras European Regiment in the 1660's by the East India Company as the second company established in India. However, it was formed as a battalion in 1748 under the command of Major Stringer Lawrence. In 1758 Lawrence raised the Madras Regiment.
