Khadim Hussain Raja
Maj. Gen. Khadim Hussain Raja | |
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خادم حسین راجہ | |
| Ambassador of Pakistan to Mozambique, Angola, Swaziland, Lesotho | |
| Managing Director Army Welfare Trust | |
| In office 1972–1977 | |
| DG Artillery | |
| In office 12 April 1971 – 1972 | |
| GOC 14th Division | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 November 1922 Haranpur, Jhelum District, British India |
| Died | 9 December 1999 (aged 77) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Education | Government College University, Lahore Indian Military Academy Staff College, Quetta United States Army Command and General Staff College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British India (1942-47) Pakistan (1947-71) |
| Branch/service | British Indian Army Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1971 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Regiment of Artillery |
| Commands | 14 Infantry Division (East Pakistan) |
| Battles/wars | |
Khadim Hussain Raja (Urdu: خادم حسین راجہ; 23 November 1922 – 9 December 1999) was a Pakistani military officer and author. He is largely known for his role in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and was in charge of planning Operation Searchlight. He was the general officer commanding of the 14th Division during the war.