A Tale of Valour : Major Somnath Sharma and the Battle of Badgam
CBSE · Class 8 · English
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- Born on 31 January 1923 in Dadh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
- Father: Major General Amar Nath Sharma.
- Inspired by the Mahabharata told by his grandfather.
- Operation Gulmarg was a Pakistani military operation to annex the Kashmir Valley.
- Maharaja Hari Singh had an agreement with Pakistan not to attack the state.
- Jammu and Kashmir became part of India on 26 October 1947.
- Badgam was strategically important because it protected access to Srinagar airport.
- D Company was the last company to return from patrol.
- Major Sharma and his men faced about 500 invaders.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Major Somnath Sharma was directly recommended for the Param Vir Chakra in the initial recommendation letter.
D Company faced only about 100 soldiers at Badgam.
Major Somnath Sharma stayed safely behind and only gave instructions from one place.
Memory Tips
Major Somnath Sharma as the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra
Param Vir Chakra as the highest military gallantry award in India
D Company had 90 soldiers
D Company was led into Srinagar on 31 October 1947
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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