Jacob-Farj-Rafael, who passed away recently, was associated with which of the following events?
Jacob-Farj-Rafael, who passed away recently, was associated with which of the following events?
[A]Sino-Indian war of 1962
[B]Goan Liberation Movement
[C]Indo-Pakistan war of 1971
[D]Kargil war in 1999
Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
Indian Army Lieutenant General (retired) Jacob-Farj-Rafael (JFR) Jacob (92), who was one of India’s most celebrated military officers, passed away recently. He is best remembered for his role in India’s victory in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and the liberation of Bangladesh. Later, he served as the governor of the Indian states of Goa and Punjab.
Originally written on
January 14, 2016
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January 14, 2016.