84th Regiment of Foot (1758)
British army regiment
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The 84th Regiment of Foot was a British regiment raised for service in India with the British East India Company.
| 84th Regiment of Foot | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1758–1765 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Engagements | Second Carnatic War Bengal War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Sir Eyre Coote |
History
Raised in England in 1758 during the Seven Years' War, the regiment was shipped to Madras, India in 1759.[1] The regiment was among the first British regiments to serve in India. The regiment was soon in action in the Battle of Wandiwash in January 1760.[1] This battle was followed in September by the Siege of Pondicherry and the Siege of Arcot during the Second Carnatic War.[1] Sir Eyre Coote was a commanding officer of the regiment at that time.[2] The regiment went on to fight at the Battle of Buxar in October 1764 during the Bengal War.[1] In 1765 the regiment sailed back to Britain and were disbanded.[1]
