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Pathania is a Rajput warrior clan, a branch of the Tomars of Delhi. Pathania is a Chandravanshi Rajput clan and they practice warrior rituals of Sanatan Dharm during their festivals similar to other Rajput clans. They established the kingdom of Nurpur in which is now the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh during the 11th century and ruled there until 1849. Pathania Rajput community largely inhabits in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu. Historically, they have fought alongside Subhash chandra bose as a part of "Azad Hind Foj" against the British. This proud community works largely in Indian Army, Navy , Air - force & Civil services. Pathankot is a city of Punjab, India which was a part of Nurpur Kingdom of Pathania Rajput's. Pathankot was ruled and named by The Pathania rulers after their name.

In Defence Service

Lt. Col Kaman Singh Pathania,MVC, MiD born at Ladori, Nurpur on 23 April 1917 and death on 15 July 1956 s/o Dafadar Vijay Singh Pathania commanded Third Battalion of Royal Garhwal Rifles on 16 February 1948 and captured Trahgam Ridge with less than one company. Lt Col Kaman Singh lead all attacks from front against heavy resistance which was unusual for commanding officer of that time. Again on 17 June 1948, his Battalion less two companies raided a strongly held position on the Buni Ridge beyond Tithwal at Uri. Indo-Pakistani Border 'Kaman Post' through Kaman Aman Setu bridge is named after him.

Group Captain Virendera Singh Pathania , VrC, VM born at Rey, Nurpur in 1936 and death in 1993 s/o Punjab Singh Pathania served IAF as fighter pilot from 25 August 1956 to 9 December 1993 and is reputed for making the first confirmed Sabre Jet kill by PAF on 4 September 1965 of post independent India for which he was decorated by IAF with Vir Chakra. In 1971 war he made another unconfirmed kill. On 14 December 1971 he was awarded Vayusena Medal for his role as commander when under him a 26 year old flying officer PVC Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon single handedly engaged with six Sabre Jet.

Major General Anant Singh Pathania MVC, MC born at Rey Nurpur on 25 May 1913 death on 19 December 2007) s/o Col. Raghuvir Singh Pathania was a decorated Indian Army general; the first Indian to receive a Military Cross in the Second World War, he was also the first Indian commanding officer of the Gorkha Rifles.In Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948 under Operation Bison he commanded 1/5 Gorkha and attacked and took the ridge beyond Pindras gorge on the north of Gumri Nala which was fortified by enemies. The resulting battle was reportedly the hardest ever fought during the Jammu and Kashmir operations for which he was awarded MVC and 'Anant hill' was named after him. During the Sino-Indian War of 1962, he commanded the 4th Infantry Division which retreated without fighting and the remaining in chaos were butchered, which is often criticized by Sino-Indian War historians.

References

1. Brentnall, Mark (2004). The Princely and Noble Families of the Former Indian Empire: Himachal Pradesh. Vol. 1. Indus Publishing. pp. 350–358. ISBN 978-8-17387-163-4.
2. "Bravest of the Brave: Old Soldiers never die they just fade away". News Meter. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
3. "Indian Combat Pilots". Retrieved 14 July 2021.
4. "Soldier to the core". The Tribune (Chandigarh). 9 January 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
5. Malhotra, Inder (19 September 2011). "How the retreat turned into a rout". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 November 2018.

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