Abdul Rahim Khan ( born Abdul Rahim Khan ) - Pakistani military leader, Air Marshal, commanded the Pakistan Air Force during the Bengal War of Independence from 1969 to 1972.
| Abdul Rahim Khan | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 25, 1925 |
| Place of Birth |  British india |
| Date of death | February 28, 1990 ( 64) |
| Place of death |  USA |
| Type of army | pakistan air force |
| Years of service | from 1944 to 1972 |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Battles / wars | Second Indo-Pakistani War Third Indo-Pakistani War Bangladesh War of Independence |
In 1972, Air Marshal Abdur Rahim Khan, together with the Pakistani Army Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Gul Hassan, resigned from military service on charges of obstructing the judicial investigation of the commission investigating military operations in connection with the succession of East Pakistan. Later he entered the diplomatic service and served as the ambassador of Pakistan to Spain.
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Biography
Abdur Rahim Khan was born in Rawalpindi , Punjab, India, July 25, 1925. [1] He was from a Punjabi family. [2]
He began serving at age 18, joined the Royal Air Force of India, and was appointed flight officer in 1943. [3] He took part in the bombing of the RIAF against Japan in World War II. After Pakistan gained independence as a result of the partition of India on August 14, 1947, he opted for Pakistan and joined the newly created Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as an instructor at the Air Force Academy. In the 1950s, he was sent to the United Kingdom, where he studied at Imperial Defense College, where he completed a staff training course. He later traveled to the United States to train college personnel and completed jet training for pilots. In 1952, he became the first Pakistani pilot (and probably the first Asian pilot) to break the sound barrier . [four]
Upon his return to Pakistan, he received command of Squadron No. 11 (Arrows), the only squadron equipped with jet fighters. [5] He also commanded squadron No. 9 (Griffins). His team assignment included his role as commandant of the Military Aviation College and AOC Masrour Air Force Base in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. [6] In 1965, the air traffic controller was appointed deputy commander in chief of air operations and participated in detailing air operations during the second war with India.
The finest hour of Rahim Khan came during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 . He became the only commander of Western Pakistan who decided to openly confront with India to help troops on the eastern front . Under his leadership, an air attack was launched in the western direction, which had a positive effect on the motivation of Pakistani soldiers. Rahim Khan was awarded a government award for his initiative during the war.
Shortly after the war ended, political squabbles began to occur inside the country. As a result of the conflict with the country's prime minister , Rahim Khan was sent ahead of schedule to retire.
Rahim Khan was married to Princess Mehrunissa Khan, the only daughter of the prince of the state of Rampur . They got married in London when Rahim Khan was taking retraining courses. He died in 1990 in the United States after a long illness.
Commander-in-Chief of Aviation
On September 1, 1969, Khan was promoted to Air Marshal, and was appointed commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Air Force, serving under President Yahya Khan . [7] During this time, he paid a visit to China to strengthen military relations between the two countries.
In 1971, Air Marshal Khan led the PAF during the third war with India. He issued directives prohibiting Bengal pilots from flying for bombing after one pilot tried to escape to India, but the co-pilot failed. [eight]
Air Marshal Khan played a decisive and key role in transferring power to President Yahya Khan and helped Zulfikar Ali Bhutto become president on December 20, 1971. [9] Air Marshal Khan became known for the strongest military influence in the country.
Pakistan Ambassador to Spain
On March 1, 1972, Air Marshal Abdur Rahim Khan was appointed Pakistani Ambassador to Spain. [10] He handed over his diplomatic powers to Juan Carlos I in Barcelona. On April 13, 1977, he resigned from his post in protest of allegations of fraud during the general election held in 1977. He immediately called on the Pakistani military to forcibly remove Prime Minister Bhutto. [eleven]
Death, personal life and public image After the military capture of the civilian government, General Ziya-ul-Haq, Army Chief of Staff, Abdul Rahim left the Department of Foreign Affairs and moved to the United States [3]. He bought the estate in Potomac, Maryland, in the United States, and lived until his death due to kidney failure on February 28, 1990. [3] Abdul Rahim Khan was married to Princess Mehrunissa Khan, [7] the only child of the beloved but unofficial third queen of the Nawab Rampur. They married in London when Rahim Khan served as group captain (colonel) in the Air Force. [8] Abdul Rahim Khan was described as “quiet” and was fond of golf, polo, and classical Indian music; and he avoided making disparaging remarks about his Indian opponents. [one]
Notes
- ↑ CBS News / New York Times New York City Poll, August # 1, 2012 . ICPSR Data Holdings (May 24, 2013). Date of appeal April 26, 2019.
- ↑ M.A. Khan, A. Nazir, S. Khan. Calculation of growth zones using whole otoliths and thin sections of the killer whale Sepa aor (Bagridae) of the Ganges River, India // Issues of ichthyology. - 2016 .-- T. 56 , no. 2 . - S. 163–163 . - ISSN 0042-8752 . - DOI : 10.7868 / s0042875216020053 .
- ↑ CBS News / New York Times New York City Poll, August # 1, 2012 . ICPSR Data Holdings (May 24, 2013). Date of appeal April 26, 2019.
- ↑ CBS News / New York Times New York City Poll, August # 1, 2012 . ICPSR Data Holdings (May 24, 2013). Date of appeal April 26, 2019.
- ↑ Michael Ezra. Jayhawk Pride // University of Illinois Press. - 2017-04-20. - DOI : 10.5406 / illinois / 9780252037610.003.0012 .
- ↑ Michael Ezra. Jayhawk Pride // University of Illinois Press. - 2017-04-20. - DOI : 10.5406 / illinois / 9780252037610.003.0012 .
- ↑ Michael Ezra. Jayhawk Pride // University of Illinois Press. - 2017-04-20. - DOI : 10.5406 / illinois / 9780252037610.003.0012 .
- ↑ CBS News / New York Times New York City Poll, August # 1, 2012 . ICPSR Data Holdings (May 24, 2013). Date of appeal April 26, 2019.
- ↑ CBS News / New York Times New York City Poll, August # 1, 2012 . ICPSR Data Holdings (May 24, 2013). Date of appeal April 26, 2019.
- ↑ Hasan-Askari Rizvi. Civilian Interlude // Military, State and Society in Pakistan. - London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2000. - P. 142–164 . - ISBN 9781349420025 , 9780230599048.
- ↑ Pakistan: Jinnah to the present day . - 1st ed. - New Delhi: Anmol Publications, 1998 .-- 2 volumes p. - ISBN 8174888640 , 9788174888648.