[1][2] Their first action was in 1843 during the Gwalior campaign in central India for which they earned the battle honour Punniar.

They were next in action in Egypt during the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War where they were awarded the battle honours Egypt 1882 as a theatre honour and for the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir.

It was while on service in Egypt that khaki was worn by all ranks for the first time.

The regiment then spent the period 1919–20 in West Asia on occupation duties.

In 1921, the regiment was amalgamated with the 7th Hariana Lancers to form the 6th/7th Cavalry.