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Chief Editor (talk | contribs) Created page with "{{Heading1|title=कीर्ति चक्र {{!}} Kirti Chakra}} The '''Kirti Chakra''' (<abbr>lit.</abbr> 'Wheel of Glory') is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards. It is the ''peacetime equivalent'' of the Maha Vir Chakra. It is second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards, comes..." |
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* Wing Commander Ravish Malhotra is the first astronaut to be awarded with the Kirti Chakra. | * Wing Commander Ravish Malhotra is the first astronaut to be awarded with the Kirti Chakra. | ||
* Only one Soldier, Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair has been awarded both the Kirti Chakra and the Ashok Chakra, making him the most decorated soldier (for bravery) in India. | * Only one Soldier, Colonel Neelakantan Jayachandran Nair has been awarded both the Kirti Chakra and the Ashok Chakra, making him the most decorated soldier (for bravery) in India. | ||
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