General A. K. Niazi

Lieutenant General A. K. Niazi was a Pakistani military officer who served as a senior commander during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. He led the Pakistani forces in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and was responsible for the military operations there. Facing defeat, he surrendered to Indian and Bangladeshi forces, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. Niazi’s role remains controversial, as critics view his leadership as a key factor in the loss, while he maintained he was following orders. His actions significantly impacted South Asian history, marking a major turning point in the region’s geopolitical landscape.