125th Napier's Rifles

125th Napier's Rifles
Four Punjabi Muslims of the 125th Napier's Rifles, by A. C. Lovett (1911)[1]
Active1820–1922
CountryIndian Empire
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
Part ofBombay Army (to 1895)
Bombay Command
ColorsRed; faced pale yellow, 1882 yellow
1890Green; faced red, 1898 scarlet
EngagementsMeanee, Hyderabad, Central India, ABYSSINIA,BURMA 1885-87

The 125th Napier's Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. At various points in history it was also known as the 1st Extra Battalion Bombay Native Infantry, the 25th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry (1826–1889) and the 25th Bombay Rifles. Amalgamated with five other regiments in 1922, it is now the 5th Battalion, Rajputana Rifles. The Battalion celebrated its bicentenary on 17 Feb 2020. The Battalion is now known as 5th Battalion the Rajputana Rifles (Napiers) or 5 RAJ RIF.

  1. ^ "INDIA. 125th Napier rifle Subedar-Maj Jat Jaipur Havildar Punjabi Musalman 1911". 1911.