30th Punjabis
The 30th Punjabis were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the 22nd Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 30th Punjabis in 1903 and became 1st Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 13th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.
| 30th Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1857 - 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 4 Battalions |
| Uniform | Red; faced white |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Bhutan War 1864-66 Second Afghan War 1878-80 First World War 1914-18 |
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