 It remained in India campaigning against the Maratha Empire for nineteen years before returning home.A second battalion of the regiment was raised in 1804 serving in England and Jersey, and embarked for Portugal in July 1809 for service in the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic Wars.The 2nd battalion took part in the Siege of Badajoz in spring 1811 and the Battle of Albuera,(order of battle) during which the regimental colours were successfully recovered after the colour-bearer was shot, in May 1811.