Kirti Chakra
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This article is about the Indian Gallantry award. For the 2006 Malayalam film, see Keerthi Chakra (film).
The Kirti Chakra (lit.ā'Wheel of Glory') is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards.[6] It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra. It is second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards, comes after Ashoka Chakra and before Shaurya Chakra. Before 1967, the award was known as the Ashoka Chakra, Class II.[7]
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![]() ![]() Kirti Chakra and its ribbon, the second highest peacetime decoration of India | |
Type | Medal |
Awarded for | Awarded for conspicuous gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy.[1] |
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Post-nominals | KC |
Status | Currently Awarded |
Established | 1952; 72 years ago (1952) |
First awarded | 1952 |
Last awarded | 2024[3] |
Total awarded posthumously | 198 |
Total recipients | 487 (As of 2024)[4] |
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