Corps of Guides (India)

Corps of Guides
Corps of Guides (Infantry & Cavalry)
Active1846–1922
CountryIndian Empire
BranchArmy
TypeJoint Infantry-Cavalry
Part ofBengal Army (to 1895)
Punjab Command
UniformDrab; faced, 1859 drab, 1870 piped red, 1882 faced red, 1905 red velvet (officers) red cloth (soldiers), 1908 scarlet
EngagementsPunjab
Mooltan
Goojerat
Delhi
ALI MASJID
1879 KABUL
1878–80 AFGHANISTAN
CHITRAL
PUNJAB FRONTIER
MALAKAND

The Corps of Guides was a regiment of the British Indian Army made up of British and Indian officers, plus Indian cavalry sowars and infantry sepoys, primarily intended for service on the North West Frontier.

As originally raised in 1846, The Corps of Guides consisted of both infantry and cavalry. It evolved through the 20th century to become the Guides Cavalry and Guides Infantry. The Guides were transferred to Pakistan at Independence and became part of the new Pakistan Army. Since 1947 all ranks, including officers, are recruited solely from Pakistan.

The modern regiment exists as 2nd Battalion (The Guides) of the Frontier Force Regiment of the Pakistan Army.