Anglo-Mysore Wars
The Regiment was raised prior to 1776 as the 3rd Regiment of Native Cavalry in the service of the Nawab of Arcot, Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah. In 1780, while under service with the British East India Company, it formed part of the force that defeated Hyder Ali during the Second Anglo-Mysore War and was awarded battle honours for the "Battle of Sholinghur", "Battle of Mysore", "Battle of Carnatic" and the "Battle of Seringapatam" for service during the Anglo-Mysore Wars.