Who is Shere Thapa?

Hav Shere Thapa was a valiant and committed soldier who laid down his life at the age of 34 years in the service of the nation. Hav Shere Thapa is survived by his wife Smt Dilli, and daughters Dhanisara, Syani and Nurma.
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Why did Major Dhan Singh Thapa get param vir chakra?

Major Dhan Singh Thapa killed several enemy soldiers in hand-to-hand combat before he was finally overpowered. Major Thapa's courage, conspicuous gallantry and leadership were in the highest traditions of the Army, for which he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
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Who is Major Dhan Singh Thapa?

Dhan Singh Thapa PVC (28 April 1928 – 6 September 2005) was an Indian military officer and recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration. He was commissioned into the 1st Battalion, 8 Gorkha Rifles in 1949.
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What was Dhan Singh Thapa's early life like?

Born on April 28, 1928, in Shimla, Major Thapa grew up in the quiet hills of Solan, where his father, Padam Singh Thapa, tilled the land as a farmer. As a child, he often trekked long distances carrying sacks of corn and other produce on his back to his maternal uncle's home in Shimla.
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Who is the family of Major Shaitan Singh?

Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was born on December 1, 1924, in Banasar village of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan, in a military family. Son of an Army officer, Lt Col Hem Singh Bhati and Smt Jawahar Kunwar, Maj Shaitan Singh did his schooling at Rajput High School, Chopasani at Jodhpur.
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Is the Shaurya movie a real story?

The film is based on the 1991 Hindi play Court Martial by Swadesh Deepak and the 1992 American film A Few Good Men (the latter being an adaptation of the 1989 play of the same name by Aaron Sorkin about US marine David Cox).
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Who is Thapa in India?

Thapa (नेपाली: थापा) is a historic martial title and family name borne by members of multiple Nepali communities—most prominently the Chhetri and the Magar —and denotes a tradition of military leadership and regional governance from the late medieval period through the 19th century.
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Who was the first Param Vir Chakra winner?

Major Somnath Sharma, PVC (31 January 1923 – 3 November 1947), was an Indian military officer and the first recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), which he was awarded posthumously. Sharma was commissioned into the 4th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment, in 1942.
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What are the top 5 military medals in India?

The highest gallantry award for the people in the Indian army is Param Vir Chakra. India is also providing five other gallantry awards. They are Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra.
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What were Arun Khetrapal's last words?

His final words over the radio to a superior officer who had ordered him to abandon his burning tank were, "No, Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My main gun is still working and I will get these bastards." Then he set about destroying the remaining enemy tanks.
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Who is the youngest person to get Param Vir Chakra?

Subedar Major (Honorary Lieutenant) Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC is the youngest person ever to be awarded the highest gallantry decoration of the country during wartime, the Param Vir Chakra, at 19 years old.
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Who was the real hero of Kargil war?

Captain Vikram Batra, PVC (9 September 1974 – 7 July 1999) was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded with the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest and most prestigious award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan.
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What is the rarest military award?

The Coast Guard Cross, though approved, has not yet been awarded. By virtue of having never been awarded, it is the rarest United States military award. The Coast Guard Cross is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, Naval Service's Navy Cross, and Air and Space Forces' Air Force Cross.
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Is Thapa a high caste?

Kshatriyas. Kshatriyas, also known as Chhetris, were the people who spoke Khas Nepali languages. There are several subcastes in Kshatriyas Varna, which include the high-ranking Thakuri and Thapa to others like Pande, Basnet, Pahari, and more.
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Is a Thapa a Hindu?

Khas Thapa or Chhetri/Kshatri Thapa are Khas people of Indo-Aryan group. They are categorized into Kshatriya in Hinduism. They follow Hinduism and are divided by Khas clans and Hindu Gotra system.
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Who is Sagar Thapa?

Sagar Thapa is a former Nepalese footballer and the former captain of the Nepal national team. Known for his strong defensive skills, he played a crucial role in Nepal's international football scene. Thapa represented Nepal in various tournaments, contributing significantly to the team's performances over the years.
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Is Shaurya a god name?

Sharv — Short and sacred, linked to Shiva's powerful form. Shaurya — Bravery and fearlessness, reflecting Shiva's spirit.
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Is Guru the real story of Ambani?

A Bollywood movie Guru, directed by filmmaker Mani Ratnam, is said to be set on the life of Dhirubhai Ambani due to similarities between the plot and Ambani's life. However, Ratnam has denied that is a biography but has said it draws the "essence of the character" from real life.
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Who was the villain in Shaurya?

A section of the social media believes that the film was a propaganda meant to malign the Indian Army, shame Hindus for their supposed anti-Islamic bigotry and further the myth of 'saffron terror' through the antagonistic character of Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh (played by Kay Kay Menon), but backfired as he went on ...
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Can an alive person get Param Vir Chakra?

14 Param Vir Chakra awards were bestowed upon the recipients posthumously since our brave soldiers sacrificed their life for the peace and security of India. The Param Vir Chakra is rarely awarded to living individuals.
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Which is the highest medal in India?

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country. It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. It is treated on a different footing from Padma Award.
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Who got the first PVC in India?

He is Major SOM NATH SHARMA, The FIRST INDIAN to be awarded the Highest Military Gallantry Award PARAM VIR CHAKRA (PVC) in the face to face battle with the Enemy in 1947 INDO-PAK WAR (Posthumously).
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Who was India's biggest spy in Pakistan?

Discover the unbelievable true story of Ravindra Kaushik, the Indian RAW agent who infiltrated Pakistan and rose to Major in their own Army. Known as 'The Black Tiger', his courage saved 20,000 Indian soldiers, yet he met an end in an enemy jail after 26 years of undercover service.
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