{"id":18854,"date":"2025-12-03T11:00:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T05:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=18854"},"modified":"2025-12-04T11:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T06:15:58","slug":"battle-of-rezang-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/battle-of-rezang-la\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle of Rezang La, Map, Reason, Historical Background, Soldiers List"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Battle of Rezang La is one of the most Heroic Last Moment Stands in the history of the Indian Military. This battle was fought on November 18th, 1962 during the Indo-China War 1962. In this battle the company of 13 Kumaon Regiment defended Rezang La, a high altitude mountain pass located in Ladakh\u2019s Chushul Sector. Despite lacking and being cut off heavily from reinforcements, Indian Soldiers fought bravely till their last breath.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Battle of Rezang La<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The Battle of Rezang La took place in extreme weather conditions at 18000 feet above the sea level and temperature below -20\u00b0. The C (Charlie) Company which consisted of 120 Soldiers (mostly from Haryana), led by Major Shaitan Singh. The Chinese Army attacked with about 5000 troops supported with artillery. According to official accounts, 114 Indian Soldiers were martyred in this war.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Battle of Rezang La of 1962<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The Comprehensive overview of the Battle of Rezang La has been tabulated below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Battle of Rezang La Overview<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Aspect<\/b><\/td>\r\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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18 November 1962<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Location<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Rezang La Pass, Chushul sector, Ladakh<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Indian Unit<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon Regiment<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Indian Strength<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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~120 soldiers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Chinese Strength<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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~5,000 soldiers<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Indian Commander<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Major Shaitan Singh (Param Vir Chakra awardee)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Outcome<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Chinese victory but with heavy losses; heroic last stand by Indian troops<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

Battle of Rezang La Historical Background<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The Rezang La 1962 occurred during the Indo-China War of 1962, when Chinese forces launched coordinated attacks across the LAC (Line of Actual Control). The Rezang La Mountain Pass acted as a natural barrier and defense point. The 13 Kumaon Regiment was assigned to defend this area despite limited resources, poor weather and lack of Air Support.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Reason for the Rezang La 1962<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The Rezang La War was a direct result of the following events:<\/span><\/p>\r\n