56th Punjabi Rifles (Frontier Force)
The 56th Punjabi Rifles (Frontier Force) was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1849 as the 2nd Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 56th Punjabi Rifles (Frontier Force) in 1906 and became 2nd Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 8th Battalion The Frontier Force Regiment.
| 56th Punjabi Rifles (Frontier Force) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1849 - 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 2 Battalions |
| Nickname(s) | Bhaiband |
| Uniform | Drab; faced black |
| Engagements | North West Frontier of India Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Second Afghan War 1878-80 First World War 1914-18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
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