| 8th Lancers | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1846-1921 |
| Country | India |
| Allegiance |  East India Company (1846-1858)  British India (1858-1921) |
| Branch | Bengal Army (1846-1895)  British Indian Army (1895-1921) |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Engagements | Indian Rebellion of 1857 Second Anglo-Afghan War |
The 8th Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the Bengal Army (1846-1895) and the British Indian Army until 1921 when it was amalgamated 5th Cavalry regiment to form the 3rd Cavalry regiment.