When was Yahya Khan born?

Yahya Khan was born on 4 February 1917 in Chakwal.

What positions has Yahya Khan held?

Positions held by Yahya Khan include: Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1969–1971); Federal Minister for Defence (1969–1971); President of Pakistan (1969–1971); Commander in Chief (Pakistan Army) (1966–1971).

Where did Yahya Khan study?

Yahya Khan was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, University of the Punjab, Indian Military Academy.

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Yahya Khan

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Former Pakistani president (1917–1980)

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Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan was a Pakistani four-star rank general who served as the third president of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971, under martial law. His presidency oversaw a civil war in East Pakistan, resulting in Bangladesh's secession. He also served as the fifth commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Army from 1966 to 1971.

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Born: 4 February 1917 wd
Place of birth: Chakwal wd
Died: 10 August 1980 wd
Place of death: Rawalpindi wd
Citizenship: Pakistan, British Raj wd
Occupation: diplomat, politician, military personnel wd
Education: United States Army Command and General Staff College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, University of the Punjab, Indian Military Academy wd

Positions held wd

Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (5 April 1969 – 20 December 1971)
Federal Minister for Defence (5 April 1969 – 20 December 1971)
President of Pakistan (25 March 1969 – 20 December 1971)
Commander in Chief (Pakistan Army) (18 June 1966 – 20 December 1971)

Awards wd

Nishan-e-Pakistan
Order of Pahlavi
anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire

Questions

When was Yahya Khan born?: Yahya Khan was born on 4 February 1917 in Chakwal.
What positions has Yahya Khan held?: Positions held by Yahya Khan include: Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs (1969–1971); Federal Minister for Defence (1969–1971); President of Pakistan (1969–1971); Commander in Chief (Pakistan Army) (1966–1971).
Where did Yahya Khan study?: Yahya Khan was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, University of the Punjab, Indian Military Academy.

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