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Rezang La
Rezang La is a pass on the south-eastern approach to Chushul Valley of Ladakh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located at an altitude of 5000m above sea level.

Topography and Climate
The whole of Rezang La is cold and barren like the rest of Ladakh. The altitude does not support vegetation and is constantly hit by strong winds and blizzards and the oxygen content is less. The features are elevated, steep and rocky, making it almost impossible for any person to settle and lead a normal life.

History
Rezang La was one of the major flarepoints that was witnessed during the Sino-Indian war of 1962. On November 18th, at approximately 4 am, the Chinese troops were reportedly advancing through the pass

to make a quick run into Chushul, which had a strategic airfield used for dropping of supplies by troop carrying planes. The 'C' company of 13 Kumaon that consisted of 120 Ahirs from Rewari, Haryana, commanded by Maj. Shaitan Singh, a Rajput from Jodhpur, Rajasthan was tasked to defend the pass from the onslaught of the People's Liberation Army of China before the scheduled arrival of the reinforcements from the Brigade commanded by Brig. TN Raina who later became the Chief of Army Staff. The Indian soldiers were positioned on the strategic heights of the pass which dominated the chinese raids for a brief period of time.