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| Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment | |
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| Active | 1 December 1980 – October 1983 15 November 1988 – present |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Branch | Sri Lanka Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Counterinsurgency Forward observer Jungle warfare Raiding Reconnaissance |
| Size | 27 battalions |
| Regimental Headquarters | Boyagane Camp, Kurunegala. |
| Nickname(s) | Archers |
| Motto(s) | "What – cannot they bear, those who are adept and well versed in their arts and crafts and professions" |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot(s) | Danurdha – Archer (Centaur) |
| Anniversaries | 26 September |
| Engagements | Sri Lankan Civil War, United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti United Nations Stabilization Mission in Lebanon |
| Decorations | 2 Parama Weera Vibhushanayas 1 Weerodara Vibhushanaya |
| Commanders | |
| Centre Commandant | Brigadier P M R H S K Herath RWP RSP |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General R K B S Ketakumbura RSP |
| Insignia | |
| Cap badge of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment | "VIJAYABAHU INFANTRY REGIMENT" shoulder tab |
The Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Sri Lankan Army. Formed on 22 March 1988, it is named after Vijayabahu I of Polonnaruwa (King Vijayabahu, 1055 to 1110 AD). The regiment consists of 17 regular battalions, 9 volunteer battalions and a headquarters battalion. Since 1993, its Regimental Centre is located at the Boyagane Camp, Kurunegala.