 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2021) |
| 9th Bhopal Infantry / 17 Punjab Haidri | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1859 - 1922 |
| Country |  British India |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 4 Battalions |
| Nickname(s) | Bo-Peeps; Haidris |
| Uniform | Drab; faced chocolate |
| Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Second Afghan War 1878-80 First World War 1914-18 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | Nawab of Bhopal |
The 9th Bhopal Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised by Nawab of Bhopal in 1818 near Sehore. It was re-raised in 1859, as the Bhopal Levy. The regiment was disbanded for participating in war against British during 1857. It was designated as the 9th Bhopal Infantry in 1903 and became 4th Battalion (Bhopal) 16th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 17th Battalion The Punjab Regiment / 17 Punjab Haidri.[1][2]