Shaitan Singh

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1. When was Shaitan Singh born?December 1, 1924
2. Where was Shaitan Singh born?Jodhpur State
3. What is the commissioned?1949
4. What is the rank at time of battle of rezang la?Major
5. Who was Major Shaitan Singh?Major Shaitan Singh was a brave Indian Army officer born on December 1, 1924, in Jodhpur State. He rose to the rank of Major and fought in the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
6. Why was he given the Param Vir Chakra?He was posthumously awarded India's highest military honor for his courage, leadership, and sacrifice during the battle.

Param Vir Chakra: India's highest military decoration awarded for valor in the face of the enemy, signifying the highest degree of gallantry.
Sino-Indian War: A conflict fought in October-November 1962 between India and the People's Republic of China, primarily over the disputed Aksai Chin region.
Company: A military unit typically consisting of 100-250 soldiers, forming a sub-unit of a battalion.
Posthumously: Awarded or recognized after the person's death.