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'''Longewala''' is a border town in the [[Thar Desert]] in the western part of [[Jaisalmer district]], in the state of [[Rajasthan]], [[India]]. It is very close to the border with [[Pakistan]] and is most notable as the location of the [[Battle of Longewala]] during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]].

Places in and near Longewala are mentioned below:

== Longewala - The Battlefield ==

The Battle of Longewala was one of the first major [[engagement (military)|engagements]] in the western sector during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], fought between assaulting [[Pakistani]] forces and [[India]]n defenders at the Indian border post of Longewala, in the [[Thar Desert]] of [[Rajasthan]] state in [[India]].The battle was fought between 120 Indian soldiers accompanied by 4 Hunter fighter aircraft and 2000-3000 Pakistani soldiers accompanied by 30-40 tanks.

== Longewala War Museum ==
In Longwala War Museum,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://taxirajasthan.in/blogs/longewala-war-memorial-|title=Longewala War Memorial}}</ref> One may see fighter jets, weapons, tanks, etc used in the war.

== Mateshwari Tanot Rai Temple ==
[[Tanot Mata|Mateshwari Tanot Rai Temple]] is situated at 150 km from Jaisalmer city. It is constructed by Bhati Rajput Naresh (King) Tanurav. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Tanot. There is no need to pay any entry fee. This Temple opens from 05:00 AM to 09:30 PM. The best time to visit this temple is between November to January. This Temple is under the Border Security Force. This Temple is also known as 'Temple of Miracles'.

== Jaisalmer War Museum ==

[[Jaisalmer War Museum]] is also called as JWM. Jaisalmer War Museum was constructed in the Military station in order to honor the soldiers of the 'Battle of Longewala'. The Battle of Longewala was fought in the year 1971. The Place also involves mural of soldiers who lost their lives at the time of the war. To visit this place, you should not be required to pay any entry fee. Approximately, 01 to 02 hours will be needed to visit this place. This place opens from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

==Gallery==
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Longewala41.JPG|A Pakistani tank at Longewala from the 1971 war
HAL Marut used in the battle of longewala.jpg|One of the three [[HAL Marut]] that destroyed pakistani armour in the battle of Longewala
Longewala Border Jaisalmer.jpg|Old Indian army car photo at longewala border Jaisalmer. This car was used by Indian army in India and Pakistan war 1965.
Longewala post Shayari.jpg|Famous quotes by Indian Army at Longewala
Longewala post museum.jpg|Longewala Post Museum
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi rides in Army tank at Longewala in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on November 14, 2020 (2).jpg|The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi rides in Army tank at Longewala in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on November 14, 2020.
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[List of military disasters]]

==References==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Jaisalmer district]]

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