Explanation

• The 1971 India-Pakistan war lasted for 13 days.
• Duration: December 3 – December 16, 1971.
• Surrender: Over 90,000 Pakistani personnel surrendered.
• Outcome: Formation of the new nation of Bangladesh.
• Name: Celebrated as Vijay Diwas in India and Victory Day in Bangladesh.

Last updated by NA on 22-April-2026

Explanation

• Major Raja Aziz Bhatti was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider for his bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
• He was martyred on 12 September 1965.
• Battle: Burki sector, Lahore.
• He was the first PMA Long Course officer to receive both the Sword of Honour and Norman Medal.

Additional information:

• The Nishan-e-Haider literally means “Emblem of the Lion.”
• First recipient: Captain Muhammad Sarwar Shaheed — 1948.
• Second: Naik Saif Ali Janjua Shaheed — 1948.
• Third: Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed — 1958.
• Latest recipient: Havaldar Lalak Jan Shaheed — 1999.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• The first war fought between India and Pakistan after Partition (1947–48) was fought over the Kashmir issue.
• The First Indo-Pakistani War began in 1947 and continued until 1948.
• The main dispute was over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
• The conflict ended with a UN-mediated ceasefire that took effect on 1 January 1949.

Last verified on 10-08-2026

Explanation

• Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the President of Pakistan during the Indo–Pak War of 1965.
• The Indo–Pak War of 1965 was fought between Pakistan and India from August to September 1965.
• Ayub Khan served as the 2nd President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
• The war ended with the UN-sponsored ceasefire on 23 September 1965.
• It was followed by the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• The 1857 War of Independence started from Meerut on 10 May 1857.
• It began as a sepoy (soldier) mutiny against the British East India Company.
• It is also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First War of Independence.
• Major Centers: Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Jhansi, Bareilly
• Ended: 1858, after the British suppressed the revolt.

Last verified on 03-04-2026