71K views · 474 reactions | The Chief of Army Staff is arguably the most powerful post in Pakistan, with the military ruling the country for more than half its 69-year history. Here's a brief timeline of the men who have commanded its soldiers and shaped its history. | The Hindu | Facebook

On this day in 1971, the combined efforts of the Indian Armed Forces and the Mukti Bahini routed the Pakistani Army, bringing an end to a genocide that claimed an estimated three million lives and subjected millions more to unimaginable suffering. Pakistan’s attack on Indian airbases triggered a 13 day conflict that culminated in the largest military surrender since the World Wars, with 93,000 Pakistani soldiers laying down their arms. Watch the full story of a genocide that must never be forgot