Muhammed Akbar Khan
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Not to be confused with Muhammad Akbar Khan (politician).
For other people named Akbar Khan, see Akbar Khan (disambiguation).
Muhammed Akbar Khan (Urdu: محمد اکبر خان), MBE PA-1 (born 19 April 1897-1993) was a Pakistani general and at the time of the independence of Pakistan, he was the most senior Muslim General. He also served as the first Senior Military Secretary of the Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammed Ali Jinnah. He held the distinguished honor of being the most senior officer of the Pakistani Army and held the service number of PA-1.
Quick Facts Major General Muhammad Akbar Khan, Born ...
Major General Muhammad Akbar Khan | |
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Born | 19 April 1897 Chakwal, Punjab, British India |
Died | 1993 |
Allegiance | British India (1920-47) Pakistan (1947-50) |
Service/ | British Indian Army Pakistan Army |
Years of service | 1920–1950 |
Rank | Major General |
Service number | PA-1 |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II First Kashmir War |
Awards | Order of the British Empire |
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