Here goes the list of all gallantry awards. This honor is given to the soldiers for extraordinary valor or sacrifice.
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Post-independence, first three gallantry awards were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
Param Vir Chakra
Maha Vir Chakra
Vir Chakra
Thereafter, other three gallantry awards were instituted by the Government of India on 4th January, 1952.
These were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
Ashoka Chakra
Kirti Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
These awards were renamed as in January, 1967.
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