29th Punjabis
The 29th Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the 21st Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 29th Punjabis in 1903 and became 10th (Training) Battalion of 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1943, it was converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Centre. In 1947, the 15th Punjab Regiment was allocated to the Pakistan Army. In 1956, the 1st, 14th, 15th and 16th Punjab Regimental Centres where amalgamated to form the Punjab Regimental Centre.
| 29th Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1857 - 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Motto(s) | Janbaz |
| Uniform | Red; faced blue |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Bhutan War 1864-66 Second Afghan War 1878-80 First World War 1914-18 |
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