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| 2nd Punjab Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1922 – 1947 |
| Country | India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Regimental Centre | Multan (1923–1946) |
| Motto(s) | Sthal Wa Jal (By land and sea) |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Insignia | |
| Regimental insignia | Agalley with a bank of oars and sail |
The2nd Punjab Regiment was aBritish Indian Armyregiment from 1922 to thepartition of India in 1947.
The regiment was formed by the amalgamation of other regiments:
The first battalion was raised atTrichinopoly in 1761 as "Coast Sepoys". The first four battalions were raised during the hostilities in the Carnatic in south India between 1761 and 1776. The numbers and titles of the battalions changed during the successive reorganisations of theMadras Presidency Army and later of the Indian Army.
The regiment insignia is of a naval vessel, agalley. It was awarded to the 9th Madras Native Infantry in recognition of the readiness to serve overseas, after the battalion had fought in eight overseas campaigns by 1824.
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