Battle of Badgam and Major Somnath Sharma

Vocabulary flashcards covering key individuals, operations, and events described in the transcript about the Battle of Badgam.

Major Somnath Sharma

The military leader who led 90 men on a mission to protect the Srinagar airport from falling into the hands of a Pakistani-backed guerrilla force.

Operation Gulmarg

An operation launched by Pakistan in August 1947 to annex the Kashmir Valley in violation of an existing agreement.

Hari Singh

The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir who had an agreement committing Pakistan not to attack the state.

Battle of Badgam

A battle arising from events in August 1947, where 90 men foiled a plan by around 500 infiltrators to capture Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.

Srinagar Airport

A strategic location defended by Major Somnath Sharma and his men to prevent it from being captured by guerrilla forces.