Khadim Hussain Raja
Pakistani general, diplomat, author (1922–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major General Khadim Hussain Raja (Urdu: خادم حسین راجہ; born 23 November 1922 – 9 December 1999) was a retired Pakistan Army general, diplomat, and author who played an important role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and was in charge of planning Operation Searchlight. He was the General Officer Commanding of 14 Division during the war.
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خادم حسین راجہ | |
Ambassador of Pakistan to Mozambique, Angola, Swaziland, Lesotho | |
Managing Director Army Welfare Trust | |
In office 1972–1977 | |
DG Artillery | |
In office 12 April 1971 – 1972 | |
GOC 14th Division | |
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Born | (1922-11-23)23 November 1922 Haranpur, Jhelum District, British India |
Died | 9 December 1999(1999-12-09) (aged 77) Islamabad, Pakistan |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | British India (1942-47) Pakistan (1947-71) |
Branch/service | British Indian Army Pakistan Army |
Years of service | 1942–1971 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Regiment of Artillery[1] |
Commands | 14 Infantry Division (East Pakistan) |
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