Jayanto Nath Chaudhuri
Indian Army General and Chief of Army Staff
Born
1908
117 years ago
Died
April 6th, 1983
42 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
India
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Served as Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army from 1962 to 1966. Held the position of Military Governor of Hyderabad State from 1948 to 1949. Contributed to military leadership during the early years post-independence, overseeing significant military operations and reforms within the armed forces. Played a role in shaping the Indian Army's organizational structure and policies during a critical period in the nation’s history.
Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army
Military Governor of Hyderabad State
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