| 1. Lieutenant General Hanut Singh served in the Indian Army and played a pivotal role in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. |
| 2. Hanut Singh came from a lineage of Rathore Rajputs renowned for their courage, patriotism, valor, and strong individualistic traits. |
| 3. For his courageous acts during the Battle of Basantar in 1971, Hanut Singh was honored with the Maha Vir Chakra. |
| 4. Throughout his life, Hanut Singh chose to remain single to focus entirely on his military career. |
| 5. Known as the 'Saint Soldier,' Hanut Singh spent his free time immersed in spiritual readings and meditation. |
| 6. He was commissioned into The Poona Horse on 28 December 1952 after graduating from the Indian Military Academy. |
| 7. Under his command, The Poona Horse destroyed 50 enemy tanks during the Battle of Basantar while losing only 13 of their own. |
| 8. The Poona Horse was honored by the Pakistani Army with the title 'Fakhr-e-Hind' (Pride of India) for its valor. |
| 9. Hanut Singh was denied the role of Army Chief due to supersession amid controversies over his bachelorhood and spirituality, yet he continued serving loyally until retirement. |
