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Ayub Khan

आयुब खान

President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969

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Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan NPk HJ HPk MBE was a Pakistani politician and military officer who served as the 2nd president of Pakistan from 1958 until his resignation in 1969. He was the first native commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Army, serving from 1951 to 1958. Khan's presidency started in 1958 when he overthrew President Iskander Mirza in a coup d'état, and ended in 1969 when he resigned amid mass protests and strikes across the country.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Rehana wd
Died
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Place of death
Rawalpindi wd
Citizenship
British Raj, Pakistan wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, financier, autobiographer wd
Political party
Pakistan Muslim League wd
Education
Aligarh Muslim University, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Command and Staff College, Minto Circle wd

Positions held wd

  • Federal Minister for Interior (23 March 1965 – 17 August 1965)
  • Federal Minister for Defence (28 October 1958 – 21 October 1966)
  • President of Pakistan (27 October 1958 – 25 March 1969)
  • Prime Minister of Pakistan (24 October 1958 – 28 October 1958)
  • Federal Minister for Defence (25 October 1954 – 11 August 1955)
  • Commander in Chief (Pakistan Army) (16 January 1951 – 26 October 1958)

Awards wd

  • Member of the Order of the British Empire
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
  • Royal Victorian Chain (1966)
  • Order of Ojaswi Rajanya
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence
  • 1939–45 Star
  • War Medal 1939–1945
  • Burma Star
  • Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal

Questions

When was Ayub Khan born?
Ayub Khan was born on 14 May 1907 in Rehana.
What positions has Ayub Khan held?
Positions held by Ayub Khan include: Federal Minister for Interior (1965–1965); Federal Minister for Defence (1958–1966); President of Pakistan (1958–1969); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1958–1958); Federal Minister for Defence (1954–1955).
Where did Ayub Khan study?
Ayub Khan was educated at Aligarh Muslim University, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Command and Staff College, Minto Circle.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ayub Khan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q190071 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Muhammed Ayub Khan.JPG by Steiner, Egon (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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