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  The Victoria Cross (in India, 1912-47)
For Indian soldiers, who were not allowed the VC, theolder Indian Order of Merit was the award "of choice" to reward bravery before 1912 when (1837-1911) 42 first class IOMs were alwards (one with a special bar), 130 second class, and 2740 third class.
From 1912 until 1947, 40 VCs were awarded to Indian soldiers, while in the same time frame 12 awards came to the British officers of the Indian Army.
After the Partition of India 1947 awards of the Victoria Cross ceased and with the attainment of full status of the successor states as self-governing republics, awards of the Victoria Cross ceased, to be replaced by the Param Vir Chakra in India and the Nishan-i-Haider in Pakistan.
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  Sher Shah Suri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sher Khan defeated the Bengal king on the Kiul River in 1534.
Humayun realising the strength of the Afghan, marched to oppose Sher Khan in December 1537, and besieged Chunar.
In his reign, Sher Shah conquered a large portion of India, converting the vast majority of his empire's population to Islam.
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Sher Shah Suri (born Fahrid Khan; later renamed Sher Khan after killing a tiger; 1486 - 1545) was the Afghani son of Hasan Khan.
In his reign, Sher Shah conquered a large portion of India, converting the vast majority of his empire's population to Islam (this is a point of debate; some believe that the entire population was converted).
Sher Shah minted new currency and built several roads while in power.
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 Sher Shah -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sher Khan adopted the self-appointed title of (Title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran) shah during his rivalry with Humayun in anticipation of power, so his name changed to (Click link for more info and facts about Sher Shah) Sher Shah.
In his reign, Sher Shah conquered a large portion of India, converting the vast majority of his empire's population to (The monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran) Islam
Sher Shah minted new (The metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used) currency and built several roads while in power.
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 Sher Shah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sher Shah Suri (born Fahrid Khan; later renamed Sher Khan after killing a tiger ; 1486 - 1545) was the Afghani son of Hasan Khan.
In his reign, Sher Shah conquered a largeportion of India, converting the vast majority of his empire's population to Islam (thisis a point of debate; some believe that the entire population was converted).
Sher Shah minted new currency and built several roads whilein power.
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 Sher Shah (VC) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sher Shah (1921 - 1945) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
He was 27 years old, and a Lance Naik in the 16th Punjab Regiment, Indian Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.
On 19/20 January 1945 at Kyeyebyin, Kaladan, Burma (now Myanmar), Lance Naik Sher Shah was commanding a left forward section of his platoon when it was attacked by overwhelming numbers of Japanese.
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Sher Shah For the recipient of the Victoria Cross see Sher Shah (VC) Sher Shah Suri (born Fahrid Khan ; later renamed Sh...
Sher Shah Suri Sher Khan Suri is considered to be the hero of Indo-Muslim revival by many historians.
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 SHER SHAH VC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Sher Shah heard their officers giving orders and bayonets being fixed prior to the assault.
In spite of his severe wounds and considerable loss of blood, and very heavy Japanese supporting fire, Lance Naik Sher Shah again left his section post and crawled forward, firing into their midst at point blank range.
Sher Shah was born on 14 February 1917 in Chakrala Village, near Mianwali, North Punjab, India (now North West Frontier, Pakistan).
www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk /stewart/bbshersh.htm   (400 words)

  
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VC Medal's Custodian is the Auckland Museum, Auckland, New Zealand.
VC Medal's Custodian was Coventry Cathedral, until it was stolen in 1982.
VC Medal's Custodian is the Gurkha Museum, Winchester.
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 Sher Shah - TheBestLinks.com - Afghanistan, Bengal, Currency, Crime, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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It is not true historically that Sher Shah brought Islam to India or converted wholesale population.
Islam was already here, when Sher Shah became King.
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 Lance Naik Sher Shah, VC, Indian Airforce
Lance Naik Sher Shah was commanding a forward section at Kyeybyin Kaladan in Burma, on the night of 20th January 1945 when a Japanese platoon attacked his post.
In spite of his severe wounds and considerable loss of blood, Lance Naik Sher Shah crawled forward, firing into their midst at point-blank range.
He continued firing until for the third time the Japanese attack was broken up and until he was fatally shot in the head.
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 Sher Shah Article, SherShah Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is not true historically that Sher Shah brought Islam to India or converted wholesale population.Islam was already here,when Sher Shah became King.
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 KARACHI: New building planned on Dow premises -DAWN - Local; 10 September, 2004
Opposing ongoing construction works on the DMC campus, Dr Sher Shah, an associate professor, said, as a graduate and faculty member of the university, he was extremely concerned about the construction.
In the meantime, Dr Shah has said in a press release that the new block, being constructed after demolishing the old canteen and union offices of DMC, making one understand that the planners had no respect for the old building and did not know why the open spaces were required in educational institutes.
He mentioned that he was in touch with Dow graduates and influential people, who wanted protection of the college's environment and halt to the "ugly construction".
www.dawn.com /2004/09/10/local13.htm   (638 words)

  
 The Chilli
UK technology VC investments fall by 17% in 2004
Come, join me while I write letters to my old friend, Sher Khan, explaining, complaining, protesting about the challenges, practicalities and reality of setting up a new business, and of a new generation, rejecting the cornershop, setting out on their own.
Rani, his wife, arrived in the UK in 1970; helped with the business in the early days, raised kids - always on a lookout for a suitable bride for Sanjay and a rich husband for Tara.
www.thechilli.com /articles/uncleThakur/uncleThakur_about.asp   (798 words)

  
 Sikhs [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It was largely conquered by Sher Shah during the time of Humayun, but under Akbar, it grew considerably, and continued to grow until the end of Aurangzeb's rule.
Similarly, when the term is used in the context of war or armed struggle, a formal military alliance is not required for being perceived as an ally — co-belligerenc...
Countless Sikhs have received the Victoria CrossThe Victoria Cross (official post-nominal letters "VC") is the highest award for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces of any rank in any service and civilians under military command.
www.wikimirror.com /Sikhs   (3654 words)

  
 Karachi News
Another former VC of the university, Dr Manzooruddin Ahmed also underscored the need of the restoration of the students' union and political activities at the universities for the development of the intellectual faculties of the students.
The secretary general of Ponam, Syed Jalal Mehmood Shah, said that the people had voted for PPP and PML which had failed to provide basic facilities to the poor people of the small provinces.
He said that today the natural resources of Sindh were taken over by the Punjabi establishment and there was not a single drop of water available in the various parts of the Indus River to drink.
www.karachipage.com /news/Jan_02/011802.html   (3400 words)

  
 NEWS ON THE VICTORIA CROSS
Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts VC, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE
Upper Canada College have loaned their two VC groups to the Canadian War Museum
LANCE CORPORAL LEONARD KEYWORTH VC - 24th (County of London) Bn, London Regiment (The Queen's) T.F. Victoria Cross donated to the Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment Museum
www.victoriacross.org.uk /bbnewsaa.htm   (1418 words)

  
 Indian Express: He was on TV -- the news seemed unreal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
I was plain proud, he had been recommended for the MVC -- they would at least give him the Veer Chakra (VC).
I was also a bit worried though, secretly checking the news agency queues every night before leaving office.
The infiltrators taunt him: "Sher Shah, you have come up but you will not go back alive.
www.indianexpress.com /ie/daily/19990710/ige10101p.html   (885 words)

  
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 The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Punjab
The Deputy Commissioner here, Mr Rakesh Verma, who is also the president of the Kapurthala Heritage Society, has stated that the society in collaboration with the Punjab Government and district administration is organising the first Nawab Jassa Singh Sharad Utsav from October 19 to 21 at Shalimar Garden.
On the annual Urs of Baba Sher Shah Wali Dargah today, Mr Praveen Kumar Sinha, local SSP, on behalf of the Baba Sher Shah Wali Trust, distributed 23 tricycles to the handicapped, eight hearing machines to the hearing-impaired, artificial limbs to the lame and clothes to the poor.
Four pilgrims were killed and 25 injured when a bus (PB-05-F-9741) rammed into a tree near Nangal Bhur, 25 km from here, on the Pathankot-Jalandhar National Highway, yesterday.
www.tribuneindia.com /2002/20021004/punjab.htm   (921 words)

  
 NameTraq | Last Name: Ali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, advocate, Dr Aftab Chaudhry, Dr Sher Shah Syed, Prof Yasmin Rashid, Prof Akbar Ali Chaudhry, Dr Azeemuddin Zahid and Dr Zahid Mohiuddin...
NO ONE WAS screaming louder at yesterday's Eagles rally at City Hall than Rafael Zayas-Ali from "the North Philly badlands, man" because football literally...
He lamented the continued detention of Asif Zardari, Javed Hashmi, Abid Sher Ali and others.
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 Patna Bihar,Patna Bihar India,Tourist Spots in Patna,NGO in Bihar,Tourist Places in Bihar,Patna Bihar India, Free Ads ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Patna is the Capital of Bihar and has many tourist attractions.
Shershah Masjid was built by Sher Shah Suri, an Afghan chieftain, who defeated Mughal Emperor Humanyun to rule Delhi.
Locally known as Shershahi, the mosque was built in 1545, making it the oldest mosque in Patna.
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 Bihar Tourism,Tourist Attractions In Bihar,Tourist Places in Bihar,Sonepur,Bihar India, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, was born here in Kundligrama (Vaishali) in 599 B.C. Tourist attractions are the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, the Ashokan pillars, and many Buddhist and Jain structures.
Sasaram houses the grand and beautiful mausoleum of Sher Shah, the man known for building the Grand Trunk Road across the whole of North India, that included Pakistan at that time.
The mausoleum is located in a beautiful lake and looks like a floating structure.
www.thisismyindia.com /bihar/bihar_tourism.html   (491 words)

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