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A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 8 · English

A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam revision notes for CBSE Class 8 English: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Core Story and Battle Events

  • Major Somnath Sharma was born on 31 January 1923 in Dadh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
  • He was inspired by tales of the Mahabharata told by his grandfather.
  • He was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment in 1942.
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2. Leadership, Courage, and Sacrifice

  • Major Somnath Sharma showed personal courage by staying with D Company despite his injured hand.
  • He led from the front and moved from post to post under heavy mortar and automatic fire.
  • He encouraged his men to keep fighting even when they were heavily outnumbered.
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3. Citation and Award Details

  • The original recommendation was for an Immediate Award of M.C.
  • Lt. Col. M.N. Khanna signed the recommendation for Major Somnath Sharma.
  • The recommendation described his leadership and personal courage.
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4. Later Connection: Captain Vikram Batra and Other Heroes

  • Captain Vikram Batra was the last, 21st recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.
  • He was popularly called the Shershah of Kargil.
  • His iconic success signal was ‘Yeh Dil Mange More’.

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Valour means great courage in dangerLeadership means guiding others with responsibilitySacrifice means giving up something valuableThis battle took place on 3The Param Vir Chakra is

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Key topics in A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam include Core Story and Battle Events, Leadership, Courage, and Sacrifice, Citation and Award Details, Later Connection: Captain Vikram Batra and Other Heroes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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