Upon arrival, they received authorisation from their British officers to help with the funding and rebuilding of the Kowloon Mosque for the "Mohammedans of Upper India".

[1] A report in The Daily Telegraph described it as a "Swagger Regiment", and the Commander-in-Chief of the Forces, Lord Roberts praised them highly during their first inspection, which was commonly repeated by the Governors of Hong Kong.

Khaki drill was worn for ordinary duties (see photo above) but a scarlet and blue full dress uniform was authorised for cold-weather ceremonial.

The regiment saw action during the Boxer Rebellion and was a main part of the relief of Peking.

[1] This request was accepted, with the regiment's soldiers being transferred to the newly renamed 67th Punjabis.