Burhan-ud-Din (Indian National Army officer)
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Burhan-ud-Din (1914–1996) (Urdu: برھان الدین) of Chitral was a veteran of the Indian National Army. Burhan-ud-Din was the son of Mehtar Shuja ul-Mulk, the ruler of Chitral.[1] He was by far the most famous Chitrali as a result of his service in the Indian National Army under Subhas Chandra Bose during World War II.
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Burhan-ud-Din | |
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Born | 1 January 1914 Chitral |
Died | 1996 |
Allegiance | British Raj (1936-1942) Free India (1942-1945) Pakistan (1947-?) |
Service/ | British Indian Army Royal Indian Air Force Pakistan Army |
Unit | Chitral scouts |
Battles/wars | World War II First Kashmir War |
Alma mater | Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College |
Relations | Sir Shuja ul-Mulk (father) |
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He later served with the Chitral Scouts alongside the Pakistan Army in Chilas in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948.[2][3]