Remembering the Hero of Battle of Mantalai - General Zorawar Singh on his Punya Tithi

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 Year, 1834 

A landmark year in the Indian Military History when an unsung warrior decided to extend the boundaries of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s empire to Ladakh which till the 15th century was part of Tibet and was ruled by dynasties of local Lamas. 

General Zorawar Singh and the Battle of Mantalai

May, 1834

Even though Lake Mansarowar holds very important place in the culture of Bharat, from the plains of India none of the organised forces had reached that far until Gen.Zorawar Singh took the conquest.

After leaving Rudok, when Zorawar Singh marched into the district of Mansarowar, the people gave in without resistance and the victory was achieved without blood shed. Hoping for similiar kind of victory on their way to Kailash and the holy lake. They reached a place called Tokoporal and the lake was just a day of March ahead.

The troop had decided not to cause any bloodshed while on the pilgrimage to the holy lake. They halted the night there.

Zorawar Singh's army unit FATEH SHIBJI PALTAN, were suprised when the Chinese  forces stationed at  Purang launched an attack at midnight. As it was pitch dark, a great confusion prevailed and the Dogras, Ladakhis and Baltis commenced fighting each other.

Zorawar had to handle the situation promptly & tactfully. He came out of his tent and ordered that man belonging to his force should will "Jammu Raj Ki Jai" to be answered by "Sheetla Mata ki Jai" And a failing to utter this, was to be slain unhesistatingly.

The Dogras not only overcame the crisis but also singled out their enemies. The battle continued for four hours till daybreak, when  Chinese took to flight. 
Dogras captured Imperial Chinese flag bearing image of flying tiger/ dragon named as Mantalai (Mansarovar) flag.

Mantalai Flag reminds us of the Victory at Taklakot, and how a Dogra Army penetrated 1400 Kms deep into Tibetan territory.
The proud Dogras annexed Purang without actually invading it, marched over to the lake and hoisted their flag.

Now, 
The Chinese flag is in proud posession of 4th Batallion of JAK Rifles which then formed a part of Zorawar Singh Kahluria's force. 

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