When was the Khaki uniform first adopted for army men? General Knowledge for Kids and Students of Class 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 Examinations

When was the Khaki uniform first adopted for army men?

KHAKI UNIFORM

KHAKI UNIFORM was adopted in 1846 by the native infantry sepoys raised by Lt. Harry Lumisden. at Peshawar on the North-West Frontier (in December 1846). The ‘Khaki’ from Persian Khak-“dust” or ashes—the uniform that would camouflage against the dust soil of the country.