Yahya Khan


 
 

Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan (February 4 1917 – August 10 1980) was the President of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971, following the resignation of Ayub Khan.

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Yahya Khan was born in Chakwal in 1917 to a family of Persian speaking soldiers. He attended Punjab University and finished first in his class. He then joined the British Army, and served in World War II as an officer in the British Indian 4th Division. He served in Iraq, Italy, and North Africa.


 

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Introduction
Pre-independence career
Career before becoming Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
As Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
President
Character as an officer
Conclusion and Aftermath
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