26th Punjabis
| 26th Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1857 - todate |
| Country | British India now in Pakistan |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 2 Battalion of 15 Punjab Regiment Group |
| Motto(s) | SARBAKAF |
| Regimental Colours | Red and Buff |
| Anniversaries | 15 June |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857–58 Bhutan War 1864–66 Second Afghan War 1878–80 Third Anglo-Burmese War 1885–87 Chinese Revolution of 1911 First World War 1914–18 Second World 1941-45 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Col (R) Malik Naeem Ullah Khan |
The 26th Punjabis was an infantry Regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised on 15 June 1857 at Peshawar, as the 18th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 26th Punjabis in 1903 and became 2nd Battalion of 15th Punjab Regiment Group in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 10th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.