Field marshal is a five–star general officer rank and the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. Sam Manekshaw was the first field marshal of India, and was conferred the rank on 1 January 1973. The second was Kodandera M. Cariappa, who was conferred the rank on 15 January 1986.

Sam Manekshaw Field marshal is a five–star general officer rank and the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army. Sam Manekshaw was the first field marshal of India, and was conferred the rank on 1 January 1973. The second was Kodandera M. Cariappa, who was conferred the rank on 15 January 1986.

Who among the following was the first army officer of Independent India to be conferred the rank of

Q. Who among the following was the first army officer of Independent India to be conferred the rank of Field Marshal?
Answer: Sam Manekshaw
Notes: Field marshal is a five–star general officer rank and the highest attainable rank in the Indian Army.

Sam Manekshaw was the first field marshal of India, and was conferred the rank on 1 January 1973.
The second was Kodandera M. Cariappa, who was conferred the rank on 15 January 1986.

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