82nd Punjabis
| 82nd Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1903 – 1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Nickname(s) | Dalrymple ki Paltan |
| Uniform | Red; faced emerald green |
| Engagements | Third Mysore War 1789-92 Fourth Mysore War 1798-99 Second Mahratta War 1803-06 First Burma War 1824-26 Upper Burma 1890-93 First World War 1914-18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
The 82nd Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1788, as the 29th Madras Battalion. It was designated as the 82nd Punjabis in 1903 and became the 5th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 4th Battalion The Punjab Regiment.