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{{Short description|1999 battle during the Kargil War}}
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| result = Indian victory<ref name="Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: The Causes and Consequences of the Kargil Conflict">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sUIgAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA190 |title=Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: The Causes and Consequences of the Kargil Conflict |publisher=Cambridge University Press |year=2009 |isbn=9781139482820 |editor-last=Lavoy |editor-first=Peter R. |page=190}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com/web/Kargil%20Ops%20Related%20articles%20which%20is%20pub%20in%20Various%20media.pdf |title=Kargil Ops Related articles which is pub in Various media |website=indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com |format=PDF |accessdate=23 June 2018}}</ref>
| result = Indian Victory<ref name="Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: The Causes and Consequences of the Kargil Conflict">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sUIgAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA190 |title=Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: The Causes and Consequences of the Kargil Conflict |publisher=Cambridge University Press |year=2009 |isbn=9781139482820 |editor-last=Lavoy |editor-first=Peter R. |page=190}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com/web/Kargil%20Ops%20Related%20articles%20which%20is%20pub%20in%20Various%20media.pdf |title=Kargil Ops Related articles which is pub in Various media |website=indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com |accessdate=23 June 2018}}</ref><ref>Singh, S.K. The Kargil War: A Saga of Patriotic Fervor. APH Publishing, 2001, pp. 79-91. {{ISBN|9788176483667}}</ref>
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* 1 [[Naga Regiment]]
* 2 [[Rajputana Rifles]]
* 2 [[Rajputana Rifles]]
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The '''Battle of Tololing''' was a pivotal battle in the [[Kargil War]] between [[India]]'s 2nd [[Rajputana Rifles]]'s and troops from one full bn of [[Pakistan]]’s [[Northern Light Infantry]] who were aided by Pakistani [[irregular military|irregulars]] in 1999.
The '''Battle of Tololing'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tololing peak: The battle that probably changed the course of Kargil war |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19990705-tololing-peak-the-battle-that-probably-changed-the-course-of-kargil-war-824608-1999-07-04 |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=India Today |date=5 July 1999 |language=en}}</ref> was a pivotal battle in the [[Kargil War]] between [[India]] and troops from one full battalion of [[Pakistan]]’s [[Northern Light Infantry]] who were aided by Pakistani [[irregular military|irregulars]] in 1999.


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==Background==
The Tololing peak is a dominant position overlooking the [[Srinagar]] - [[Leh]] Highway ([[National Highway 1D (India)|NH 1D]]), which is a vital link. Much of the Indian Army losses had to do with the nature of the terrain as [[World War I]] style frontal charges had to be mounted to reclaim the peaks to dislodge the intruders. The three-week assault finally culminated with India taking control of the peak and changing the course of the war.
The Tololing peak dominates over the [[Srinagar]]-[[Leh]] Highway ([[National Highway 1D (India)|NH 1D]]), which is a vital link. Peaks in Tololing include Point 5140 and Point 4875, etc. [[Tiger Hill (Kargil)|Tiger Hill]] (Point 5060), including Point 5100, is to the west of Tololing. Many of the Indian Army losses had to do with the nature of the terrain, as [[World War I]] style frontal charges had to be mounted to dislodge the intruders and reclaim the peaks. The three-week assault finally culminated with India taking control of the peak and changing the course of the war.
==The battle==
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Major [[Rajesh Adhikari]] ([[Posthumous recognition|posthumously]]), Major [[Vivek Gupta (major)|Vivek Gupta]] ([[wikt:Special:Search/posthumous|posthumously]]), Major [[Padmapani Acharya]] ([[wikt:Special:Search/posthumous|posthumously]]) and Havildar [[Digendra Kumar]] were awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]], India's second highest war time military honour for their daring actions on the peak. Col [[Magod Basappa Ravindranath|Ravindranath]] and Captain Vijayant Thapar were awarded [[Vir Chakra]].


From Pakistan's side, Major Abdul Wahab ([[Posthumous award|posthumously]]) was awarded the [[Sitara-e-Jurat]], Pakistan's third highest military honour as Major Abdul Wahab was killed defending the captured peak.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Imran |date=2021-08-07 |title=Kargil - Tales & Bodies ... |url=https://www.meemainseen.com/2021/08/kargil-3/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=MANI JUNCTION |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Major [[Rajesh Adhikari]] ([[Posthumous recognition|posthumously]]), Major [[Vivek Gupta (major)|Vivek Gupta]] ([[wikt:Special:Search/posthumous|posthumously]]), Major [[Padmapani Acharya]] ([[wikt:Special:Search/posthumous|posthumously]]) and Havildar [[Digendra Kumar]] were awarded the [[Maha Vir Chakra]], India's second highest military honour for their daring actions on the peak. Col [[Magod Basappa Ravindranath|Ravindranath]] and Captain [[Vijayant Thappar]] were awarded [[Vir Chakra]].


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== In popular culture ==
== In popular culture ==
''Turning Point at Tololing'', a [[Documentary film|feature documentary]] hosted by Maj Gen [[G. D. Bakshi]], aired on the Indian television channel [[Epic TV]]. It details the political and military background and course of the battle.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Turning Point at Tololing|url=https://www.epicon.in/documentaries/turning-point-at-tololing|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-13|website=[[EPIC ON]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923114513/https://www.epicon.in/documentaries/turning-point-at-tololing |archive-date=2020-09-23 }}</ref>
''Turning Point at Tololing'', a [[Documentary film|feature documentary]] hosted by Maj Gen [[G. D. Bakshi]], aired on the Indian television channel [[Epic TV]]. It details the political and military background and course of the battle.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Turning Point at Tololing|url=https://www.epicon.in/documentaries/turning-point-at-tololing|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-13|website=[[EPIC ON]]|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923114513/https://www.epicon.in/documentaries/turning-point-at-tololing |archive-date=2020-09-23 }}</ref>

== See also==

* [[Battle of Tiger Hill]]


==References==
==References==
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Battle of Tololing
Part of the Kargil War
DateMay–June 1999
Location
Dras, Ladakh, India
34°27′51″N 75°47′45″E / 34.46417°N 75.79583°E / 34.46417; 75.79583
Result Indian Victory[1][2][3]
Belligerents
 India  Pakistan
Commanders and leaders
Colonel Magod Basappa Ravindranath
Major Padmapani Acharya †
Major Rajesh Adhikari †
Major Vivek Gupta †
Major Mohit Saxena

Major Anwar Khan

Major Abdul Wahab †
Units involved
  • 5 Northern Light Infantry
  • 6 Northern Light Infantry
  • Mujahideen

    • The Battle of Tololing[4] was a pivotal battle in the Kargil War between India and troops from one full battalion of Pakistan’s Northern Light Infantry who were aided by Pakistani irregulars in 1999.

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    Tololing near the Line of Control

    Background

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    The Tololing peak dominates over the Srinagar-Leh Highway (NH 1D), which is a vital link. Peaks in Tololing include Point 5140 and Point 4875, etc. Tiger Hill (Point 5060), including Point 5100, is to the west of Tololing. Many of the Indian Army losses had to do with the nature of the terrain, as World War I style frontal charges had to be mounted to dislodge the intruders and reclaim the peaks. The three-week assault finally culminated with India taking control of the peak and changing the course of the war.

    The battle

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    Major Rajesh Adhikari (posthumously), Major Vivek Gupta (posthumously), Major Padmapani Acharya (posthumously) and Havildar Digendra Kumar were awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest war time military honour for their daring actions on the peak. Col Ravindranath and Captain Vijayant Thapar were awarded Vir Chakra.

    From Pakistan's side, Major Abdul Wahab (posthumously) was awarded the Sitara-e-Jurat, Pakistan's third highest military honour as Major Abdul Wahab was killed defending the captured peak.[5]

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    Turning Point at Tololing, a feature documentary hosted by Maj Gen G. D. Bakshi, aired on the Indian television channel Epic TV. It details the political and military background and course of the battle.[6]

    See also

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    References

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    1. ^ Lavoy, Peter R., ed. (2009). Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: The Causes and Consequences of the Kargil Conflict. Cambridge University Press. p. 190. ISBN 9781139482820.
    2. ^ "Kargil Ops Related articles which is pub in Various media" (PDF). indianstrategicknowledgeonline.com. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
    3. ^ Singh, S.K. The Kargil War: A Saga of Patriotic Fervor. APH Publishing, 2001, pp. 79-91. ISBN 9788176483667
    4. ^ "Tololing peak: The battle that probably changed the course of Kargil war". India Today. 5 July 1999. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
    5. ^ Imran (2021-08-07). "Kargil - Tales & Bodies ..." MANI JUNCTION. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
    6. ^ "Turning Point at Tololing". EPIC ON. Archived from the original on 2020-09-23. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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