40th Pathans (16 Punjab Regt) | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Active | 1858 - present |
Country | ![]() ![]() |
Branch | ![]() ![]() |
Type | Infantry |
Motto(s) | Gazian-e-Dograi |
Uniform | Red; faced green |
Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Tibet 1903-04 First World War 1914-18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
|
The 40th Pathans were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1858 as the Shahjehanpur Levy. It was designated as the 40th Pathans in 1903 and became 5th Battalion (Pathans) 14th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 16th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.[1][2]