Sepoy facts for kids
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Hyder Ali as a Sepoy
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| Country | Mughal Empire British Raj India Pakistan |
| Branch | infantry and artillery |
| Equipment | Rifle |
A sepoy was an Indian footsoldier (of whatever religion) in the East India Company army or the British Indian Army. The term comes from the Persian language "Sipahi".
In the modern Indian Army, Pakistan Army, Bangladesh Army and Nepalese Army, it is still used for the rank of private soldier.
Images for kids
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A Mughal sepoy, under the command of Mirza Najaf Khan.
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The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb leads his final expedition (1705), (sepoy column visible in the lower right).
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Sepoy of the British Indian infantry, circa 1900 CE.
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An early 20th century sepoy in the British Indian Army, wearing a kurta.
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