Bombay Army
The Bombay Army was the army of the Bombay Presidency, one of the three presidencies of British India.
| Bombay Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1668–1895 (as the Bombay Army) 1895–1908 (as the Bombay Command of the Indian Army) |
| Allegiance | East India Company (1662–1861) British India (1861–1895) |
| Size | 2,000 (1779) 44,000 (1876) |
| Part of | Presidency armies |
| Garrison/HQ | Pune, Pune district |
It was established in 1668 and governed by the East India Company until the Government of India Act 1858 transferred all presidencies to the direct authority of the British Crown. On 1 April 1895 the army was incorporated into the newly created Indian Army, and became known as the Bombay Command until 1908.
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