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He had ruled that war booty coming in the hands of a victorious Army should be deposited in the State exchequer. No General would be allowed to retain any portion of it as had been the practice earlier. However, to compensate a conquering General and to recognise his distinguished services, the...

Rumours had it that due to his remarkable contribution in the 1971 war, General S.H.F.J. Manekshaw was in line for a promotion to the rank of Field Marshal. However, it was also in common knowledge that the Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram was against this proposal and had previously stated to the...