25th Punjabis
The 25th Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the 17th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 25th Punjabis in 1903 and became 1st Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 9th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.
| 25th Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1857 - 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 2 Battalions |
| Uniform | Red; faced white |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Second Afghan War 1878-80 Chinese Revolution of 1911 First World War 1914-18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
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