Subadar Major Habibullah Khan, 46th Punjabis, 1911

Reproduction photograph by Langfier Limited, 1911.

Subadar Major Habibullah Khan wears a shoulder belt with regimental badge, boss, chain and whistle.

The 46th (Punjab) Regiment of Bengal Infantry was raised in 1900. With reform of the Indian Army in 1901 it became the 46th Punjab Infantry and in 1903, the 46th Punjabis. The regiment served on the North West Frontier and in Egypt during World War One (1914-1918). In 1922 the regiment was amalgamated and formed the 10th (Training) Battalion of the 16th Punjab Regiment. During World War Two (1939-1945) the 10th Battalion became the 16th Punjab Regimental Centre.

From a photograph album of 284 portrait photographs of British and Indian Officers of the Indian Contingent, who attended the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, 1911.

The Coronation of King George V and his wife Queen Mary took place on 22 June 1911 at Westminster Abbey. This was followed by the Delhi Coronation Durbar on 12 December 1911, which was attended by around 100,000 people.