1. The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835, as a militia called the 'Cachar Levy'. With approximately 750 men, this Force was formed to primarily protect British Tea estates and their settlements against tribal raids. Subsequently, all these Forces were reorganized and renamed as the 'Frontier Force' as their role was increased to conduct of punitive expeditions across the borders of Assam. This Force significantly contributed in opening the region to administration and commerce... Read More...
The Assam Rifles came into being in 1835 as a militia called the Cachar Levy. This force significantly contributed in opening the region to administration and commerce and became known as the right arm of civil and left arm of military.
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