| 5th Cavalry | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1841-1921 |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance |  East India Company (1841-1858)  British India (1858-1921) |
| Branch | Bengal Army (1841-1895)  British Indian Army (1895-1921) |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
The 5th Cavalry was a cavalry regiment of the Bengal Army (1841-1895) and the British Indian Army (1895-1921) until it was amalgamated with the 8th Lancers to form the 3rd Cavalry.