31st Punjabis
| 31st Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1857 - 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Uniform | Red; faced white |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Bhutan War 1864-66 Second Afghan War 1878-80 Malakand 1895-97 First World War 1914-18 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Akhtar Hussain Malik, HJ Lt Gen Abdul Ali Malik, HJ |
The 31st Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as Van Cortlandt's Levy. The regiment was designated as the 31st Punjabis in 1903 and became 2nd Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 14th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.