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Prabhu Ram Sharma

प्रभुराम शर्मा

Nepalese Army general

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General Prabhu Ram Sharma (born 5 January 1964), served as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali Army from 9 September 2021 to 8 September 2024. He took the oath of the office from the President of Nepal, Bidya Devi Bhandari on 9 September 2021. He succeeded General Purna Chandra Thapa.

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He retired on 8 September 2024 at the age of 60, after completing his three-year term, four months prior to the mandatory retirement age of 61 for the Chief of the Army Staff of the Nepali Army, and was succeeded by General Ashok Raj Sigdel. During his tenure, he was also conferred the honorary rank of General of the Indian Army by the then President of India, Ram Nath Kovind.

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When was Prabhu Ram Sharma born?
Prabhu Ram Sharma was born on 5 January 1964 in Kathmandu.
What positions has Prabhu Ram Sharma held?
Positions held by Prabhu Ram Sharma include: Chief of Army Staff (since 9 November 2021).

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  1. Wikipedia (English): Prabhu Ram Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): प्रभुराम शर्मा · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q107699712 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: COAS Prabhu Ram Sharma (cropped).jpg by Embassy of Japan in Nepal (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026

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