76th Punjabis
| 76th Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1903–1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 2 Battalions |
| Nickname(s) | Lane ki Paltan |
| Uniform | Red; faced emerald green |
| Engagements | Pondicherry 1778 Second Mysore War 1780–84 Third Mysore War 1789–92 Fourth Mysore War 1798–99 First Burma War 1824–26 Third Burma War 1885–87 First World War 1914–18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General Henry S Elton |
The 76th Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised by Captain Thomas Lane at Trichonopoly on 16 December 1776, as the 16th Carnatic Battalion. It was designated as the 76th Punjabis in 1903 and became the 3rd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 3rd Battalion The Punjab Regiment.