World War I
At the start of World War I, the Regiment was stationed in Quetta being part of the 4th (Quetta) Division.
In July 1915 two squadrons were sent to Persia where they were mounted on camels they were tasked with stopping German agents from traveling across Persia to Afghanistan.The remainder of the regiment joined in November 1915.
The Regiments success in Persia was demonstrated when they captured a German officer, Lieutenant Winkleman, who was attempting to reach the Amir of Afghanistan to convince him to rebel or start a Jihad, against the British in India.
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