
AAK Niazi
Lieutenant General AAK Niazi was a senior officer in the Pakistan Army, best known for his role as the Eastern Commander during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, where he faced a rapid advance by Indian forces culminating in his surrender in Dhaka on December 16, 1971, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
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Lt Gen AAK Niazi surrendered during the war in December 1971.
How the Sarvatra turns Indian Army's armoured thrust into a juggernautThe Times of India·
India· 2026-09-14
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