During World War I ( 1914 -- 1918 ) the regiment remained in India for the defence of the North West Frontier .
They did send drafts to other India cavalry regiments serving in France and the Middle East .
During World War I ( 1914 -- 1918 ) the regiment remained in India for the defence of the North West Frontier but they did send drafts to other Indian cavalry regiments serving in France and the Middle East .