It originated as a cantonment of the Madras Regiment in the 18th century.

Due to economic reasons, the different battalions of the Madras Regiment had been disbanded in stages.

With the transferring of the 1st Battalion in 1928, the Madras Regiment ceased to exist.

When Hope became Governor in 1940, he tried to revive the Madras Regiment and canvassed for the same.

The Madras Regiment is the oldest regiment in the Indian army formed in the 1750s.

The Madras Regiment has taken part in various humanitarian aid operations in India.

The company also brought back the equipment left behind by 7th Battalion, The Madras Regiment and handed it over to them.

Having completed the course there, he proceeded to India and was commissioned and appointed to the Madras Regiment, the oldest in the country.

A cantonment of the Madras Regiment was set up in Tiruchirappalli.

The 9th battalion of the Madras Regiment (Travancore) has completed 300 years in Indian service.