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Other Name | Jagjit Singh Arora |
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Famous For | Being the Indian Army's Eastern Army Commander during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 182 cm |
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Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Mission High School in Rawalpindi |
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Educational Qualification | Indian Military Academy |
Personal Life
Religion | Sikhism |
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Address | 529(A), Hargobindpura Basti, Sangrur, Punjab, India |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Jagjit Singh Aurora was a retired Lieutenant General of the Indian Army and a politician. | |
He commanded the Indian Army's Eastern Command during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. | |
Aurora was recognized for his strategic planning skills in the Indian Army post-independence. | |
He transitioned into a political career after his military service. | |
In 1984, he openly criticized Indira Gandhi's decision on the Golden Temple. | |
Aurora wrote a book called 'The Punjab Story' in 1984. | |
He received a cremation with military honors at Brar Square in New Delhi. |