- Born
- February 4, 1917
- Died
- August 10, 1980 (aged 63)
- Known as
- diplomat, politician, military personnel
Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan was a Pakistani four-star rank general who served as the third president of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971, under martial law. His presidency oversaw a civil war in East Pakistan, resulting in Bangladesh's secession. He also served as the fifth commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Army from 1966 to 1971.
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