Mahavir Chakra -

MahaVir Chakra – India’s Second Highest Gallantry Award

Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is India’s second-highest wartime gallantry award, presented for acts of exceptional bravery in the presence of the enemy on land, sea, or air. It honors soldiers who display unmatched courage during war or operations that involve direct combat.

History of MahaVir Chakra :

The MahaVir Chakra was instituted on 26 January 1950 as India’s second-highest wartime gallantry award, first conferred during the Indo-Pak War of 1947–48 to honor exceptional acts of bravery in combat. The award is given to personnel of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Reserve Forces for remarkable courage in the face of the enemy, and can also be awarded posthumously.

Bar to Mahavir Chakra :

Provision was made for the award of a bar for a second award of the MahaVir Chakra, the first two being awarded in 1965. To date, there are six known awards of a first bar:

Year	Recipient Name	Field	State	Profession	Description
1 January 1962	Jag Mohan Nath	Wing Commander	Jaipur (Rajasthan)	Indian Air Force	Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath, born in Jaipur, was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his brave and repeated high-risk reconnaissance missions that provided vital intelligence during early 1960s operations.
19 March 1948	Rajinder Singh Sparrow	Major General	Punjab (Gurdaspur, Punjab)	Indian Army	He was a courageous Indian Army officer known for leading his regiment through difficult terrain in the Indo-Pak War of 1947–48, and he earned the MVC for his outstanding leadership and bravery.
16 September 1965	Arun Shridhar Vaidya	General	Pune, Maharashtra	Indian Army	He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his brave leadership as commanding officer of the 9th Deccan Horse during the 1965 Indo-Pak War, where he inspired his men under heavy enemy fire and played a critical role in repelling enemy armour.
6 September 1965	Padmanabha Gautham	Wing Commander	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Indian Air Force	He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra on 6 September 1965 for leading six extremely dangerous bombing and reconnaissance missions deep into enemy territory during the Indo-Pak War, displaying outstanding bravery, skill, and devotion to duty.
1 July 1948	Chewang Rinchen	Colonel	Sumur, Nubra Valley, Ladakh	Indian Army	He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra on 1 July 1948 (and later again) for his heroic leadership and bravery in defending Ladakh with a local militia during the Indo-Pak War.
2 November 1965	Sant Singh	Brigadier	Panjgrain Kalan, Faridkot, Punjab.	Indian Army	He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra on 2 November 1965 for his fearless leadership in a hand-to-hand assault to recapture a critical post despite heavy enemy fire.

Wars Where MVC Was Awarded

Indo-Pak War 1947–48
Goa Operations 1961
Indo-Sino War 1962
Indo-Pak War 1965
Indo-Pak War 1971
Kargil War 1999

List of MahaVir Chakra Awardees :

The MahaVir Chakra stands as a symbol of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Every recipient has shown extraordinary bravery in defending the nation. Their stories continue to inspire generations and reflect the highest traditions of the Indian Armed Forces.

Year	Recipient Name	Field	State	Profession	Description
27-Oct-1947	Dewan Ranjit Rai	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Dewan Ranjit Rai, from Punjab, was the first Maha Vir Chakra awardee. He showed exceptional courage in defending Srinagar during the 1947 war and laid down his life while protecting Kashmir.
03-Nov-1947	Dewan Singh	Sepoy	Kashmir (Badgam, near Srinagar)	Indian Army	Sepoy Dewan Singh bravely held off enemy attackers during the Battle of Badgam, allowing his platoon to withdraw safely. He continued firing despite fatal wounds and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his supreme courage.
22-Nov-1947	Chand Singh	Naik	Uri, Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	On 22 November 1947, Naik Chand Singh led a section defending a key hill feature in the Uri sector, repelling waves of enemy attackers with LMG, rifle fire and grenades. Despite being wounded, he repeatedly exposed himself to throw grenades and held the position—earning a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra for his valour.
12-Dec-1947	Bishan Singh	Subedar	Uri, Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	On 12 December 1947, Subedar Bishan Singh led a fierce counter-attack in Uri despite being wounded — he bayoneted multiple attackers and rallied his company before being fatally shot, earning a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra for his extraordinary bravery.
12-Dec-1947	Nand Singh	Jemadar	Uri, Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	On 12 December 1947, Jemadar Nand Singh led a forward platoon in a daring counter-attack from an ambush at Uri, fighting through intense fire and personally charging the enemy. He was mortally wounded by a close-range machine-gun burst and received a posthumous Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry.
15-Aug-1948	Thakur Prithi Chand	Colonel	Ladakh(Jammu &Kashmir)	Indian Army	Major Yadunath Singh displayed extraordinary gallantry in the Naushera battle during the 1947–48 Kashmir war, holding his position against overwhelming odds and earning the Maha Vir Chakra on 26 January 1950.
26-Jan-1950	Ram Chandar	Civillian	Punjab	Indian Army	Civilian Ram Chandar of Jalandhar showed remarkable bravery during an enemy attack by helping rebuild a destroyed bridge under fire. He later picked up a rifle and fought back, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his courage.
26-Jan-1950	Yadunath Singh	Major	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Major Yadunath Singh showed exceptional leadership and courage during the Naushera operations of 1947–48, holding his position against overwhelming enemy attacks. His bravery earned him the Maha Vir Chakra on 26 January 1950.
26-Jan-1950	Inder Jit Singh Butalia	Lieutenant Colonel	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	On 22 February 1948, Lt Col Inder Jit Singh Butalia of the 4 Dogra battalion covered the withdrawal of his brigade under heavy enemy fire, was seriously wounded (losing his left hand), but refused evacuation and continued to lead — he was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Khushal Chand	Lieutenant Colonel	Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	On 26 January 1950, Lt Col Khushal (Kushal) Chand — known as the “Saviour of Ladakh” — was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his daring defense during the 1947-48 Ladakh operations, including a heroic act of burning the Khalste bridge under heavy enemy fire.
26-Jan-1950	Mohammad Usman	Brigadier	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	rigadier Mohammad Usman, known as the “Lion of Naushera,” led the defence of Naushera and recaptured Jhangar during the 1947–48 war. He was killed in action on 3 July 1948 and posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bold leadership.
26-Jan-1950	Man Mohan Khanna	Lieutenant Colonel	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Lt Col Man Mohan Khanna showed exceptional courage during the 1947–48 operations in Jammu & Kashmir, leading his troops with determination under intense enemy fire. His leadership and bravery earned him the Maha Vir Chakra on 26 January 1950.
26-Jan-1950	Rajinder Singh	Brigadier	Jammu & Kashmir (Uri)	Indian Army	Brigadier Rajinder Singh (nicknamed the “Saviour of Kashmir”) held off a numerically superior invading force near Uri in October 1947, delaying them long enough for Indian troops to be airlifted in.
26-Jan-1950	Annavi K Ramaswamy	Major	Jammu & Kashmir (Naushera)	Indian Army	Major Annavi Krishnaswamy Ramaswamy led a forward company in Naushera under heavy enemy fire, and, when ordered to withdraw, he returned under intense fire to rescue a wounded sepoy — he was mortally wounded during the act and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Man Singh	Sepoy	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Sepoy Man Singh made a heroic solo counter-attack during a fierce raid on a Poonch picket—he destroyed two enemy LMGs with grenades before being fatally wounded, helping save his platoon and the garrison.
26-Jan-1950	Daya Ram	Havildar	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Lance Havildar Daya Ram (1 Rajput) showed exceptional gallantry during the 1947–48 Kashmir operations, fighting bravely and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his courage.
26-Jan-1950	Kishan Singh Rathor	Colonel	Rajasthan (Churu district)	Indian Army	Colonel Kishan (Krishan) Singh Rathore, MVC, showed outstanding leadership and bravery during operations in Jammu & Kashmir, repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire and rallying his men in the Naushera–Taindhar sector.
26-Jan-1950	Krishna Sonawane	Subedar Major		Indian Army	Subedar Major Krishna Sonawane was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra on 26 January 1950 for conspicuous gallantry during the 1947–48 Indo-Pakistani War.
26-Jan-1950	Sardar Malkit Singh Brar	Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Major Sardar Malkit Singh Brar showed exceptional courage during the 1948 Poonch operations, leading from the front under heavy enemy fire and helping save wounded soldiers. He was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
26-Jan-1950	Satyapal Chopra	Major	Delhi	Indian Army	Major Satyapal Chopra led a company of the Maratha Light Infantry in the Pir Thil area under intense fire, rescued wounded men, and was mortally wounded while saving a fourth comrade—he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously.
26-Jan-1950	Hari Chand	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt Col Hari Chand led a company of the 2/8 Gorkha Rifles on a treacherous march from Manali to Leh in 1948 and then held forward positions under heavy attack, showing outstanding courage and leadership during the Ladakh operations.
17-Mar-1948	Hari Singh	Sepoy	Jhangar, Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Sepoy Hari Singh was a rifleman in the Indian Army who showed exceptional bravery on 17 March 1948, during the attack on Pir Thil Nakka in the Jhangar sector of Jammu & Kashmir.
26-Jan-1950	Gurdial Singh	Subedar	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Subedar Gurdial Singh showed exceptional courage during the 1947–48 Kashmir conflict, leading his platoon under heavy fire and earning the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously.
26-Jan-1950	Rajinder Singh Sparrow	Major General	Punjab	Indian Army	Major General Rajinder Singh “Sparrow” earned his first Maha Vir Chakra during the 1947–48 Kashmir operations for leading the capture of Jhangar and innovatively moving his armored regiment across Zoji La.
26-Jan-1950	Arvind Nilkanth Jatar	Brigadier		Indian Army	Brig Arvind Nilkanth Jatar earned the Maha Vir Chakra for showing extraordinary courage in Kashmir (April 1948), volunteering at the front with tanks and leading daring river crossings under fire to support the Dogra infantry.
26-Jan-1950	Shishpal Singh	Go on	Haryana (Bhiwani)	Indian Army	Naik Shishpal Singh led a daring assault on Point 3831 in Kashmir under heavy fire, destroyed an enemy bunker with a grenade, then charged with his men until he was fatally wounded — he was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Dhonkal Singh	Rifleman	Rajasthan (Jodhpur)	Indian Army	Rifleman Dhonkal Singh of the 6th Rajputana Rifles crawled under heavy fire, destroyed an enemy post with a grenade despite being gravely wounded, and made the ultimate sacrifice — he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously.
26-Jan-1950	Kaman Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Himachal Pradesh (Kangra)	Indian Army	Lt Col Kaman Singh led the 3rd Garhwal Rifles in the Uri sector during the 1947–48 Kashmir operations, personally spearheading the capture of the Trehgam Ridge under intense enemy fire and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his leadership and bravery.
26-Jan-1950	Lal Bahadur Khattri	Jemadar	Nepal (Ramtala, 4000 Parbat)	Indian Army	Jemadar Lal Bahadur Khattri (formerly Havildar) displayed exceptional gallantry during the 1947–48 Poonch operations, holding his ground alone under heavy fire, evacuating a wounded comrade, and inspiring his men — he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Hardev Singh	Jemadar	Punjab (Bhatinda)	Indian Army	Jemadar Hardev Singh showed exceptional bravery on 23 May 1948 at Machhoi in Jammu & Kashmir—despite being wounded twice, he rescued his men under heavy fire and inspired them to hold on, before being fatally hit.
26-Jan-1950	Nar Singh	Go On	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Naik Nar Singh led a section of the 4 Kumaon Regiment in a fierce assault on 31 May 1948, was wounded, but refused evacuation, then jumped into an enemy LMG bunker — he bayoneted two gunners before collapsing and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Raju	Go On	Tamil Nadu (Madras Regiment)	Indian Army	Naik V. Raju of the 1 Madras Regiment showed exceptional bravery during the 1947–48 Kashmir operations, defending a picket at Tithwal with grenades despite heavy fire — he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Chuni Ram	Subedar		Indian Army
26-Jan-1950	Mohd Ismail	Civilian Porter	Jammu & Kashmir	Civilian	Mohd. Ismail, a civilian porter, showed exceptional courage while supporting frontline troops during the 1947–48 operations. His dedication and bravery in hazardous conditions earned him recognition on 26 January 1950.
26-Jan-1950	Amar Singh	Sepoy	Punjab / Haryana	Indian Army	Sepoy Amar Singh displayed courage and commitment during the 1947–48 operations, serving the nation with bravery. He was honoured on 26 January 1950 for his dedicated service in the Indian Army.
01-Jul-1948	Chewany Rinchen	Major	Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir)	Indian Army	Major Chewang Rinchen was a legendary soldier from Ladakh who showed exceptional bravery during the 1947–48 operations. Known as the “Lion of Ladakh,” he played a crucial role in defending the region with outstanding courage and leadership.
26-Jan-1950	Pritam Singh	Go On	Punjab	Indian Army	Pritam Singh was honored for his brave actions during early post-Independence military operations. His courage and dedication to duty greatly contributed to the Indian Army’s efforts in securing national borders.
26-Jan-1950	Sampooran Singh	Jemadar	Punjab	Indian Army	Jemadar Sampooran Singh displayed remarkable courage and leadership during critical military operations, contributing significantly to the Army’s efforts in safeguarding the nation.
26-Jan-1950	Sher Jung Thapa	Brigadier	Himachal Pradesh	Indian Army	Brigadier Sher Jung Thapa, known as the “Hero of Skardu,” bravely led the defence of Skardu during the 1947–48 operations. His exceptional leadership and resilience made a historic contribution to India’s defence.
26-Jan-1950	Fateh Singh	Subedar	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Subedar Fateh Singh was honored for his dedication and bravery during early post-Independence operations. His leadership and commitment played an important role in strengthening India’s defence efforts.
26-Jan-1950	Harbans Singh Virk	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Harbans Singh Virk was recognized for his exceptional leadership and courage in key military operations after Independence. His service greatly contributed to strengthening India’s defence during critical moments.
26-Jan-1950	Anil Krishna Barat	Lieutenant General	West Bengal	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Anil Krishna Barat demonstrated outstanding leadership and strategic skill in post-Independence military operations. His dedication and service earned him the Maha Vir Chakra for exceptional gallantry.
26-Jan-1950	Rabi Lal Thapa	Lance Rise	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Lance Naik Rabi Lal Thapa displayed extraordinary courage during the 1947–48 operations in Jammu & Kashmir, leading assaults under heavy enemy fire and contributing significantly to his unit’s success.
26-Jan-1950	Dharam Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Dharam Singh displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during post-Independence military operations, inspiring his troops and playing a key role in defending critical positions.
26-Jan-1950	Anant Singh Pathania	Major General	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Major General Anant Singh Pathania displayed remarkable courage and leadership during the 1947–48 Jammu & Kashmir operations. His strategic skills and valor earned him the Maha Vir Chakra for outstanding service.
26-Jan-1950	Ram Parsad Gurung	Havildar	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Havildar Ram Parsad Gurung displayed extraordinary bravery during the 1947–48 operations in Jammu & Kashmir. His courage under heavy fire earned him the Maha Vir Chakra.
15-Nov-1948	Lal Singh	Jemadar	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Jemadar Lal Singh displayed exceptional courage and leadership during the 1948 Jammu & Kashmir operations. He played a key role in holding strategic positions under heavy enemy fire, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Kanhya Lal Atal	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Kanhya Lal Atal displayed outstanding leadership and bravery during the 1947–48 Jammu & Kashmir operations. His strategic command and courage earned him the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Dara Dinshaw Mistry	Captain	Maharashtra / Mumbai Parsi community	Indian Army	Captain Dara Dinshaw Mistry displayed exceptional courage during the 1947–48 Jammu & Kashmir operations. His bravery and leadership under fire earned him the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-2021	B. Santosh Babu	Air Commodore	Telangana	Indian Army	Colonel B. Santosh Babu displayed extraordinary bravery during the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes with Chinese forces. He led his troops from the front, sacrificing his life in the line of duty and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
26-Jan-1950	Mehar Singh	Air Marshal	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Air Marshal Mehar Singh was one of the pioneering leaders of the Indian Air Force. He played a key role in shaping operational strategy and strengthening the Air Force in its early years, earning high military honours for his exceptional service.
26-Jan-1950	Minoo Merwan Engineer	Wing Commodore	Maharashtra / Parsi Community	Indian Air Force	Wing Commander Minoo Merwan Engineer was a pioneering officer in the Indian Air Force, recognized for his leadership and skill in early post-Independence air operations. He contributed significantly to strengthening India’s air defence capabilities.
26-Jan-1950	Sidney Basil Norohna	Lieutenant Colonel	Goa	Indian Air Force	Lt. Col. Sidney Basil Noronha was one of the early officers of the Indian Air Force, recognized for his leadership and contributions to establishing operational efficiency in post-Independence air operations.
24-Mar-1951	AG Rangaraj	Colonel	Tamil Nadu	Indian Army	Colonel AG Rangaraj displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during early post-Independence military operations. His strategic acumen and courage under fire earned him the Maha Vir Chakra.
March-1951	Nirod Baran Banerjee	Air Chief Marshal	West Bengal	Indian Army	Air Chief Marshal Nirod Baran Banerjee was one of the pioneering leaders of the Indian Air Force. He played a key role in strengthening operational readiness and strategic planning in the early years after Independence.
08-Dec-1951	Hrushikesh Moolgavkar	Lance Rise	Maharashtra	Indian Air Force	Lance Naik Hrushikesh Moolgavkar displayed exceptional courage and dedication while serving in the early Indian Air Force. His bravery and service contributed to the development and operational strength of the Air Force.
06-Dec-1951	Ran Bahadur Gurung	Go On	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Ran Bahadur Gurung displayed extraordinary bravery during early post-Independence military operations. His courage under fire earned him recognition and contributed significantly to his unit’s success.
16-Dec-1961	Mahabir Thapa	Wing Commander	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Wing Commander Mahabir Thapa displayed extraordinary bravery during the 1961 Goa Operations, leading air missions with precision under enemy fire. He became the first Nepali-origin officer to be awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1962	Jag Mohan Nath	Go On	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Jag Mohan Nath displayed exceptional courage and leadership during early post-Independence air operations. His dedication and skill in executing critical missions earned him the Maha Vir Chakra.
10-Oct-1962	Chain Singh	Subedar	Himachal Pradesh	Indian Army	Subedar Chain Singh displayed extraordinary bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his men under heavy enemy fire, holding strategic positions and inspiring his unit, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his courage.
10-Oct-1962	Kanshi Ram	Havildar	Haryana	Indian Army	Havildar Kanshi Ram displayed exceptional bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his section under intense enemy fire, showing remarkable courage and determination, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
19-Oct-1962	Sarup Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Sarup Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, holding critical positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
20-Oct-1962	Bhagwan Dutt Dogra	Second Lieutenant	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Second Lieutenant Bhagwan Dutt Dogra displayed exceptional courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his platoon under heavy enemy fire, holding key positions and inspiring his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
20-Oct-1962	GKV Prasanna Rao	Lieutenant Colonel	Andhra Pradesh / Telangana	Indian Army	Lt. Col. GKV Prasanna Rao displayed exceptional leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his battalion in critical operations under heavy enemy fire, showing remarkable bravery and earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
20-Oct-1962	Gurdial Singh	Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Gurdial Singh displayed outstanding courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his company under intense enemy fire, holding critical positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
20-Oct-1962	Mahabir Prasad	Major	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Major Mahabir Prasad displayed exceptional bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
20-Oct-1962	Mahander Singh Chaudhary	Lieutenant Colonel	Haryana / Punjab region	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Mahander Singh Chaudhary displayed exceptional leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He commanded his battalion under intense enemy fire, holding strategic positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
20-Oct-1962	Sardul Singh Randhawa	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Sardul Singh Randhawa displayed outstanding leadership and courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He commanded operations under heavy enemy fire, ensuring his troops held critical positions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
20-Oct-1962	Sher Pratap Singh Shrikent	Subedar	Himachal Pradesh / Jammu & Kashmir region	Indian Army	Subedar Sher Pratap Singh Shrikent displayed exceptional bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his men under intense enemy fire, holding key positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
20-Oct-1962	Sonam Stopdhan	General	Ladakh / Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	General Sonam Stopdhan displayed exceptional leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He commanded his troops in high-altitude operations under harsh conditions, showing courage and strategic skill, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
20-Oct-1962	Tapishwar Narain Raina	Deputy Subedar	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Deputy Subedar Tapishwar Narain Raina displayed exceptional bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his men under heavy enemy fire, holding critical positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his courage.
21-Oct-1962	Rabi Lal Thapa	Colonel	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Colonel Rabi Lal Thapa displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He commanded his battalion in high-altitude operations, inspiring his troops and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
22-Oct-1962	Ajit Singh	Major General	Punjab	Indian Army	Major General Ajit Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He commanded operations under heavy enemy fire, holding strategic positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
25-Oct-1962	Bejoy Mohan Battacharjea	Sepoy	West Bengal	Indian Army	Sepoy Bejoy Mohan Battacharjea displayed extraordinary courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He carried out his duties under intense enemy fire, contributing significantly to his unit’s defense, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
26-Oct-1962	Kewal Singh	Havildar	Haryana / Punjab region	Indian Army	Havildar Kewal Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his men under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
27-Oct-1962	Satigian Phunchok	Jemedar	Ladakh / Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Jemadar Satigian Phunchok displayed exceptional courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his men in high-altitude operations under heavy enemy fire, holding key positions and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
27-Oct-1962	Isht Tundup	Rifleman	Ladakh / Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Rifleman Isht Tundup displayed extraordinary bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He fought under intense enemy fire, holding strategic positions and contributing significantly to his unit’s defense, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
17-Nov-1962	Jaswant Singh Rawat	Major	Uttarakhand / Garhwal region	Indian Army	Major Jaswant Singh Rawat displayed extraordinary bravery during the 1962 Sino-Indian War at the Battle of Nuranang. Despite being heavily outnumbered, he held his post for several days, inspiring his men, and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.
18-Nov-1962	Shyamal Dev Goswami	Lieutenant	West Bengal	Indian Army	Lieutenant Shyamal Dev Goswami displayed exceptional courage during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He led his platoon under heavy enemy fire, holding critical positions and inspiring his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
29-Dec-1962	Ved Prakash Trehan	Major General	Uttarakhand / Garhwal region	Indian Army	Major General Ved Prakash Trehan displayed exceptional leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He commanded his troops in critical operations under heavy enemy fire, showing courage and strategic skill, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
15-Apr-1965	Sushil Kumar Mathur	Major	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Major Sushil Kumar Mathur displayed exceptional courage during operations in 1965. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, holding key positions and inspiring his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-May-1965	Baljit Singh Randhwana	Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Baljit Singh Randhwana displayed exceptional bravery during 1965 operations. He led his company under heavy enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Aug-1965	Chander Narain Singh	Major General	Bihar	Indian Army	Major General Chander Narain Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops in critical operations, showing strategic skill and bravery, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Aug-1965	Swarup Singh Kalaan	Lieutenant General	Himachal Pradesh	Indian Army	Lieutenant General Swarup Singh Kalaan displayed outstanding leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded operations with strategic skill, inspired his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery and dedication.
05-Aug-1965	Ram Dharam Dass Hira	Lieutenant General	Punjab	Indian Army	Lieutenant General Ram Dharam Dass Hira displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He directed critical operations, inspiring his troops under heavy enemy fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Aug-1965	Zorawar Chand Bakshi	Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Colonel Zorawar Chand Bakshi displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, executing critical operations with courage and skill, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Aug-1965	Gurbans Singh Sangha	Lieutenant General	Punjab	Indian Army	Lieutenant General Gurbans Singh Sangha displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded operations with strategic skill, inspiring his troops under fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
25-Aug-1965	Ranjit Singh Dayal	Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Major Ranjit Singh Dayal displayed exceptional courage during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Sep-1965	Bhaskar Roy	Wing Commander	West Bengal	Indian Army	Wing Commander Bhaskar Roy displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led daring air operations under intense enemy fire, demonstrating skill and courage, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Sep-1965	Jag Mohan Nath	Air Commodore	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Air Commodore Jag Mohan Nath displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his outstanding service.
01-Sep-1965	William MacDonald Goodman	Subedar	Punjab / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Air Force	Subedar William MacDonald Goodman displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Ajit singh	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Ajit Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops in critical operations, showing courage and strategic skill, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Desmond Hayde	Major General	Goa / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Army	Major General Desmond Hayde displayed outstanding leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with skill and bravery, inspiring his troops and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Gurbaksh Singh	Major General	Punjab	Indian Army	Major General Gurbaksh Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded key operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Rajinder Singh Sparrow	Lieutenant General	Punjab	Indian Army	Lieutenant General Rajinder Singh Sparrow displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded operations with courage and strategic acumen, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Har Krishen Sibal	Lieutenant General	Punjab	Indian Army	Lieutenant General Har Krishen Sibal displayed outstanding leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with skill and courage, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Khem Karan Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Khem Karan Singh displayed exceptional bravery and leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, holding critical positions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Narindra Nath Khanna	Wing Commander	Punjab	Indian Army	Wing Commander Narindra Nath Khanna displayed exceptional courage during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led daring air missions under heavy enemy fire, demonstrating skill and bravery, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Padmanbha Gautam	Air Marshal	Karnataka	Indian Air Force	Air Marshal Padmanabha Gautam displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led critical air operations with skill and courage, inspiring his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Sep-1965	Prem Pal Singh	Brigadier	Haryana / Punjab region	Indian Air Force	Brigadier Prem Pal Singh displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops in critical operations, holding key positions under enemy fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
07-Sep-1965	Raghubir Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Raghubir Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his battalion under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Sep-1965	Harbans Lal Mehta	Deputy Subedar	Punjab	Indian Army	Deputy Subedar Harbans Lal Mehta displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his men under heavy enemy fire, holding key positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Sep-1965	Naubat Ram	Brigadier	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Brigadier Naubat Ram displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations under intense enemy fire, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Sep-1965	Thomas Krishnan Theogaraj	Major General	Tamil Nadu	Indian Army	Major General Thomas Krishnan Theogaraj displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded operations under heavy enemy fire, inspiring his troops with courage and strategic skill, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
09-Sep-1965	Mohindar Singh	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Mohindar Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops in critical operations under heavy enemy fire, inspiring his men, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
09-Sep-1965	Sampuran Singh	Major General	Punjab	Indian Army	Major General Sampuran Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
10-Sep-1965	Salim Caleb	Major General	Goa / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Army	Major General Salim Caleb displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Sep-1965	Madan Mohan Singh bakshi	General	Punjab	Indian Army	General Madan Mohan Singh Bakshi displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded large-scale operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
16-Sep-1965	Arun Shridhar Vaidya	Major	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Major Arun Shridhar Vaidya displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, holding critical positions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
21-Sep-1965	Asa Ram Tyagi	Captain	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Captain Asa Ram Tyagi displayed exceptional courage during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
21-Sep-1965	Kapil Singh Thapa	Brigadier	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Brigadier Kapil Singh Thapa displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops in critical operations under heavy enemy fire, inspiring his men and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
28-Sep-1965	Pagadala K Nandogopal	Subedar	Andhra Pradesh / Telangana	Indian Army	Subedar Pagadala K Nandogopal displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his men under heavy enemy fire, holding key positions and inspiring his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
30-Sep-1965	Tika Bahadur Thapa	Major	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Major Tika Bahadur Thapa displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Oct-1965	Bhupinder Singh	Go On	Punjab	Indian Army	Bhupinder Singh displayed exceptional courage during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
02-Nov-1965	Darshan Singh	Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Darshan Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
02-Nov-1965	Gautam Mubayi	Brigadier	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Brigadier Gautam Mubayi displayed exceptional leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations under heavy enemy fire, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
02-Nov-1965	Sant Singh	Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Major Sant Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Sep-1967	Harbhajan Singh	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Harbhajan Singh displayed exceptional leadership during operations in 1967. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspiring them under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Sep-1967	Rai Singh Yadav	Lieutenant Colonel	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Rai Singh Yadav displayed exceptional bravery and leadership during operations in 1967. He led his battalion under challenging conditions, held key positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Oct-1967	Mahatam Singh	Lieutenant General	Punjab	Indian Army	Lieutenant General Mahatam Singh displayed exceptional leadership during operations in 1967. He commanded his troops with strategic skill and courage, inspiring his men under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Anand Sarup	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Anand Sarup displayed exceptional leadership during operations in 1971. He commanded his troops under challenging conditions, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Aruna Bhimrao Harolikar	Major General	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Major General Aruna Bhimrao Harolikar displayed exceptional leadership during operations in 1971. He commanded critical operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Anthony Hardd Edward Michigan	Major General	Goa / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Army	Major General Anthony Hardd Edward Michigan displayed exceptional leadership during operations in 1971. He commanded his troops with strategic skill and courage, inspiring his men under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Hardev Singh kler	Capatain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Hardev Singh Kler displayed exceptional bravery during operations in 1971. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Mohan Narayan Roo Samant	Brigadier	Maharashtra	Indian Navy	Brigadier Mohan Narayan Roo Samant displayed exceptional leadership and bravery during operations in 1971. He commanded naval operations with skill and courage, inspiring his team, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Rajkumar Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Rajkumar Singh displayed exceptional bravery during operations in 1971. He led his battalion under challenging conditions, held key positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1971	Surinder Kapur	Lance Rise	Punjab	Indian Army	Lance Naik Surinder Kapur displayed exceptional bravery during operations in 1971. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
24-Nov-1971	Ram Vgrah Pandey	Sepoy	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Sepoy Ram Vigrah Pandey displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under intense enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
30-Nov-1971	Ansuya Prasad	Rifleman	Bihar	Indian Army	Rifleman Ansuya Prasad displayed extraordinary bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and contributed significantly to his unit’s success, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
30-Nov-1971	Pati Ram Gurung	Lieutenant Colonel	Sikkim / Nepalese origin	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Pati Ram Gurung displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his battalion under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Dec-1971	Shamsher Singh	Vice Admiral	Punjab	Indian Army	Vice Admiral Shamsher Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical naval operations with skill and courage, inspiring his team, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Dec-1971	Swaraj Parkash	Major	Punjab	Indian Navy	Major Swaraj Prakash displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	Anup Singh Gahlaut	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Anup Singh Gahlaut displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations under heavy enemy fire, inspired his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	Basdev Singh Mankotia	Major General	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Major General Basdev Singh Mankotia displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	Anant Vishwanath Natu	Major General	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Major General Anant Vishwanath Natu displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with skill and courage, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	kashmiri Lal Rattan	Major General	Punjab	Indian Army	Major General Kashmiri Lal Rattan displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	Prem Kumar Khanna	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Prem Kumar Khanna displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	Jaivir Singh	Air Vice-Marshal	Punjab	Indian Army	Air Vice-Marshal Jaivir Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, inspiring his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
03-Dec-1971	Vidya Bhushan Vasisht	Group Captain	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Air Force	Group Captain Vidya Bhushan Vasisht displayed exceptional courage during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led daring air missions, showing skill and bravery, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
04-Dec-1971	Allah Albert D’ Costa	Subedar Major	Goa / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Air Force	Subedar Major Allah Albert D’Costa displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
04-Dec-1971	Bir Bahadur Pun	Commodore	Nepalese origin / Sikkim	Indian Army	Commodore Bir Bahadur Pun displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical naval operations with skill and courage, inspiring his team, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
04-Dec-1971	Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao	Brigadier	Karnataka	Indian Navy	Brigadier Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations under heavy enemy fire, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	K Gowrishankar	Brigadier	Tamil Nadu	Indian Army	Brigadier K. Gowrishankar displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with skill and courage, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
Dec-1971	HS Kler	General	Punjab	Indian Army	General H.S. Kler displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded large-scale operations with strategic skill and courage, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Arun Shridhar Vaidya	Commodore	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Commodore Arun Shridhar Vaidya displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical naval operations with skill and courage, inspiring his team, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Babru Bhan Yadav	Captain	Rajasthan	Indian Navy	Captain Babru Bhan Yadav displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Devinder Singh Ahlawat	Lieutenant General	Haryana	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Devinder Singh Ahlawat displayed outstanding leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops with courage and skill, inspiring them and earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Krishnaswamy Gowri Shankar	Brigadier	Tamil Nadu	Indian Army	Brigadier Krishnaswamy Gowri Shankar displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with courage and skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Kuldip Singh Chandpuri	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops in fierce combat, held strategic positions under heavy enemy fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Narinder Singh Sandhu	Wing Commander	Punjab	Indian Army	Wing Commander Narinder Singh Sandhu displayed exceptional courage during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led daring air missions, showed remarkable skill under fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Padmanabha Gautam	Air Marshal	Karnataka	Indian Air Force	Air Marshal Padmanabha Gautam displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, inspiring his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Ravinder Nath Bhardwaj	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Lt. Col. Ravinder Nath Bhardwaj displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
05-Dec-1971	Sawai Bhawani Singh	Lieutenant General	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Sawai Bhawani Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspiring them under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Dec-1971	Joginder Singh Gharaya	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Joginder Singh Gharaya displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops in critical operations under heavy enemy fire, inspiring his men, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Dec-1971	Kailash Prasad Pande	Brigadier	Madhya Pradesh	Indian Army	Brigadier Kailash Prasad Pande displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with courage and strategic skill, inspiring his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Dec-1971	Mohinder Lal Whig	Sepoy	Punjab	Indian Army	Sepoy Mohinder Lal Whig displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
06-Dec-1971	Pandurang Salunkhe	Air Vice-Marshal	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Air Vice-Marshal Pandurang Salunkhe displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, inspiring his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
07-Dec-1971	Chandan Singh	Lieutenant Colonel	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Lt. Col. Chandan Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
07-Dec-1971	Chittoor venugopal	Lieutenant General	Tamil Nadu	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Chittoor Venugopal displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspiring them under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
07-Dec-1971	Joginder Singh Bakshi	Subedar Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Subedar Major Joginder Singh Bakshi displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
07-Dec-1971	Mohinder Singh	Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Major Mohinder Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Dec-1971	Chewang Rinchen	Petty Officer	Ladakh	Indian Army	Petty Officer Chewang Rinchen displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Dec-1971	Chimang Singh	Commander	Punjab	Indian Navy	Commander Chimang Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical naval operations with courage and skill, inspiring his team, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Dec-1971	Joseph Pius Alfred	Brigadier	Goa / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Navy	Brigadier Joseph Pius Alfred displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations under challenging conditions, inspired his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
08-Dec-1971	Udai Singh Bhati	Captain	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Captain Udai Singh Bhati displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
09-Dec-1971	Mahendra Nath Mulla	Go On	Maharashtra	Indian Navy	Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his ship under heavy enemy fire, ensured the safety of his crew, and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
09-Dec-1971	Sugan Singh	Brigadier	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Brigadier Sugan Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops with courage and skill, inspired his men under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
10-Dec-1971	Ratan Nath Sharma	Lieutenant Colonel	Himachal Pradesh	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Ratan Nath Sharma displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Dec-1971	Harish Chandra Pathak	Major	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Major Harish Chandra Pathak displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Dec-1971	Kulwant Singh Pannu	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Kulwant Singh Pannu displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspired his men under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Dec-1971	Sukhjit Singh	Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Major Sukhjit Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
11-Dec-1971	Vijay Ratan Choudhary	Lance Rise	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Lance Naik Vijay Ratan Choudhary displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
13-Dec-1971	Drig Pal Singh	Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Drig Pal Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
14-Dec-1971	Pradip Kumar Gour	Brigadier	West Bengal	Indian Army	Brigadier Pradip Kumar Gour displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops in crucial operations, planned strategic maneuvers under challenging conditions, and motivated his soldiers with courage and determination. His exemplary leadership and bravery earned him the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Dec-1971	Amarjit Singh Bal	Havildar	Punjab	Indian Army	Havildar Amarjit Singh Bal displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Dec-1971	Thomas Philpose	Lieutenant Colonel	Kerala	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Thomas Philpose displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his battalion under heavy enemy fire, executed strategic operations with skill, and inspired his troops, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Dec-1971	Ved Prakash Ghai	Lieutenant General	Himachal Pradesh	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Ved Prakash Ghai displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded large-scale operations with strategic skill, inspired his troops under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
16-Dec-1971	Hanut Singh	Lieutenant General	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Hanut Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his troops with strategic brilliance, inspired confidence under intense combat conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
16-Dec-1971	Raj Mohan Vohra	Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Raj Mohan Vohra displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, executed daring maneuvers, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
16-Dec-1971	Shankar Shankhapan Walkar	Air Vice Marshal	Maharashtra	Indian Army	Air Vice Marshal Shankar Shankhapan Walkar displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Cecil Vivivan Parker	Air Commodore	Goa / Anglo-Indian community	Indian Air Force	Air Commodore Cecil Vivivan Parker displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded key air operations with skill and courage, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Harcharan Singh Manget	Air Vice Marshal	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Air Vice Marshal Harcharan Singh Manget displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Madhavendra Baheji	Subedar	Maharashtra	Indian Air Force	Subedar Madhavendra Baheji displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Malkiat Singh	Group Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Group Captain Malkiat Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and courage, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Man Mohan Bir Singh Talwar	Air Commodore	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Air Commodore Man Mohan Bir Singh Talwar displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded key air operations with skill and courage, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Ramesh Sakharam Benegal	Second Lieutenant	Maharashtra	Indian Air Force	Second Lieutenant Ramesh Sakharam Benegal displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out daring aerial missions, showed remarkable skill under fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Shamsher Singh Samra	Lance Rise	Punjab	Indian Army	Lance Naik Shamsher Singh Samra displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
17-Dec-1971	Shanghara Singh	Lance Havildar	Punjab	Indian Army	Lance Havildar Shanghara Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
21-Dec-1971	Dil Bahadur Chettri	Rear Admiral	Sikkim	Indian Army	Rear Admiral Dil Bahadur Chettri displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical naval operations with skill and courage, inspired his team, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
21-Dec-1971	Santosh Kumar Gupta	Brigadier	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Brigadier Santosh Kumar Gupta displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations under challenging conditions, inspired his troops, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
28-Dec-1971	Vijay Kumar Berry	Air Chief Marshal	Punjab	Indian Air Force	Air Chief Marshal Vijay Kumar Berry displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical air operations with skill and strategic vision, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
30-Dec-1971	S.k. kaul	Subedar	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Army	Subedar S.K. Kaul displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
31-Dec-1971	Nar Bahadur Chhetri	Colonel	Sikkim	Indian Army	Colonel Nar Bahadur Chhetri displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded his battalion with courage and strategic skill, inspired his troops under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
01-Jan-1972	Dharam Vir Singh	Brigadier	Punjab	Indian Army	Brigadier Dharam Vir Singh displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded critical operations with skill and courage, inspired his troops under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
02-Jan-1972	Sant Singh	Major	Punjab	Indian Army	Major Sant Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
02-Jan-1972	Daljit Singh Narang	Lieutenant General	Punjab	Indian Army	Lt. Gen. Daljit Singh Narang displayed exceptional leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He commanded large-scale operations with strategic skill, inspired his troops under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
20-Jan-1972	Ved Prakash Airy	Assistant Commander	Jammu & Kashmir	Indian Air Force	Assistant Commander Ved Prakash Airy displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He carried out critical aerial missions with skill and courage, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
10-Dec-1972	Ram Krishna Wadhwa	Lieutenant Colonel	Haryana	BSF	Lt. Col. Ram Krishna Wadhwa displayed exceptional bravery while serving in the BSF. He led critical operations along the border, maintained high morale among his troops, and was recognized for his courage and dedication.
16-Oct-1987	Puttichanda Somaiah Ganapathi	Brigadier	Karnataka	Indian Army	Brigadier Puttichanda Somaiah Ganapathi displayed exceptional leadership during military operations in 1987. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspired his men under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
19-Oct-1987	Manjit Singh	Lieutenant	Punjab	Indian Army	Lieutenant Manjit Singh displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1987. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
22-Jan-1988	Arvind Singh	Squadron Leader	Rajasthan	Indian Navy	Squadron Leader Arvind Singh displayed exceptional skill and bravery during military operations in 1988. He led aerial missions with precision, inspired his squadron, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
26-Jan-1988	Ajjamada B. Devaiah	Colonel	Karnataka	Indian Air Force	Colonel Ajjamada B. Devaiah displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1988. He led his troops with courage, executed critical missions under fire, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
26-Jan-1988	Krishna Gopal Chattarjee	Lance havildar	West Bengal	Indian Army	Lance Havildar Krishna Gopal Chattarjee displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1988. He carried out his duties under heavy enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
26-Jan-1988	Nar Bahadur Ale	Go On	Nepalese-origin soldiers serving in India	Indian Army	Nar Bahadur Ale displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1988. He carried out his duties with courage under fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his comrades, earning recognition for his valor.
26-Jan-1988	Prem Bahadur Gurung	Subedar	Sikkim / Gorkha community	Indian Army	Subedar Prem Bahadur Gurung displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1988. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
26-Jan-1988	Sansar Chand	Lieutenant Colonel	Himachal Pradesh	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Sansar Chand displayed exceptional leadership during military operations in 1988. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspired his soldiers under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
02-Apr-1988	Inder Bal Singh Bawa	Capatin	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Inder Bal Singh Bawa displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1988. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
25-May-1988	Pratap Singh	Second Lieutenant	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Second Lieutenant Pratap Singh displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1988. He carried out critical missions under heavy enemy fire, inspired his comrades, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
19-Jul-1988	Rajeev Sandhu	Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Colonel Rajeev Sandhu displayed exceptional leadership during military operations in 1988. He commanded his troops with courage and strategic skill, inspired his soldiers under challenging conditions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
29-Mar-1989	Vijay Kumar Bakshi	Captain	Punjab	Indian Army	Captain Vijay Kumar Bakshi displayed exceptional bravery during military operations in 1989. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, held key positions, and inspired his men, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Anuj Nayyar	Major	Haryana	Indian Army	Major Anuj Nayyar displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his troops under intense enemy fire, captured strategic positions, and made the ultimate sacrifice, earning the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Balwan Singh	Major	Haryana	Indian Army	Major Balwan Singh displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, captured key enemy positions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Rajesh Singh Adhikari	Lieutenant Colonel	Uttarakhand	Indian Army	Lt. Col. Rajesh Singh Adhikari displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his battalion under intense enemy fire, captured critical positions, and made the ultimate sacrifice, earning the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Soham Wangchuk	Captain	Ladakh	Indian Army	Captain Soham Wangchuk displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, secured strategic positions in difficult terrain, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Keishing Clifford Nongrun	Go On	Meghalaya / Northeast India	Indian Army	Keishing Clifford Nongrun displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He carried out his duties with courage under enemy fire, held strategic positions, and inspired his comrades, earning recognition for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Digendra Kumar	Captain	Rajasthan	Indian Army	Captain Digendra Kumar displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, captured key positions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Neikezhakuo Kenguruse	Major	Nagaland	Indian Army	Major Neikezhakuo Kenguruse displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his troops under intense enemy fire, captured strategic positions, and made the ultimate sacrifice, earning the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	PadmaPani Acharaya	Major	Odisha	Indian Army	Major PadmaPani Acharya displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He led his troops under heavy enemy fire, captured key positions, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
15-Aug-1999	Vivek Gupta	Sepoy	Uttar Pradesh	Indian Army	Sepoy Vivek Gupta displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War in 1999. He carried out his duties under intense enemy fire, held critical positions, and inspired his comrades, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.
26-Jan-2000	Imliakum Ao	Captain	Nagaland	Indian Army	Captain Imliakum Ao displayed exceptional bravery during counter-insurgency operations. Leading from the front under dangerous conditions, he demonstrated remarkable courage and leadership, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
01-Jan-2001	Gurjinder Singh Suri	Colonel	Punjab	Indian Army	Colonel Gurjinder Singh Suri displayed exceptional bravery during operations in the early 2000s. He led his troops under intense conditions, showing outstanding leadership and courage, earning the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor.