Thank you so much Atlantia!
Actually I cannot say for sure that lances were in use in the action against the Afridis in which Brigadier Ingall rode in 1931, however it seems a painting of that charge did show lances with the troopers. Without my copy of the book handy I cannot confirm, and my recollection of that discussion seems almost surreal, leaving no memory of lances specifically. There is no specific reference to the 'Battle of Karawal' in searches I used, but action on the Kajuri Plain is noted, as well as action against Afridis in thier rebellion moving toward Peshawar. Simultaneous was the 'Red Shirt Rebellion' also in Peshawar.
In reconfirming the regiment he was in, it was actually the 6th Duke of Connaughts Own Lancers, which was an amalgamation of the 13th Bengal Lancers as noted, and the 16th cavalry. One of the swords the Brigadier showed me was a stirrup hilt sabre much like the M1796, and marked to the 13th Bengal Lancers, which was still in the armoury at his post.
Yup, the corvette was my pride and joy! A 1969 LT-1, with factory 11:1 compression, Muncie 4 speed, and fast!! I had it over ten years and cried
when I sold it on my 40th birthday...sob. It was rare 'forest green' with black interior, and really a sleeper. Those really were glory days!Oh well....so now I drive a Winnebago towing a jeep
Sounds like you're drovin' a faithful steed there, we hate to put 'em down.
All the best,
Jim
P.S. still cannot find written accounts or information on what was known as the Khajuri Plain campaign against Afridi insurgents 1930-31, but have been advised that lances did remain as weapons in India until units mechanized just prior to WWII. Thier use in combat or campaign activity relied on the judgement of officers and environment of course. It would seem that on this campaign it would me most likely they were used, but better recorded accounts are needed.