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In 1921–22, a major reorganization was undertaken in the
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cut an impressive figure on his grey charger, being in the thick of action everywhere. He, however, was disappointed when he was not allowed to take over the command of the regiment!.
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on 22 May 1857, as Van
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Sectors. During the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, 14 Punjab fought in the
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A Sketch of the
Services of the Bengal Native Army to the Year 1895
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Veteran
Campaigners – A History of the Punjab Regiment 1759-1981
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History of DoSolah: 14th
Battalion The Punjab Regiment 1857-1985
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History of DoSolah: 14th
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Veteran
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31st and 27th Punjabis. Watercolour by Major AC Lovett, 1910.
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Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903–91
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Solah Punjab: The History of the 16th Punjab Regiment
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