| 33rd Punjabis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1857–1922 |
| Country |  British India |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 2 Battalions |
| Uniform | Red; faced green |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857–58 Third Anglo-Burmese War 1885–87 First World War 1914–18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
The 33rd Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the Allahabad Levy. It was designated as the 33rd Punjabis in 1903 and became 3rd Battalion 16th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 15th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.[1][2]