Mohammad Ayub Khan HISTOY

Mohammad Ayub Khan was born on May 14, 1907, in the town of Rehana in British India. His father, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Khan, was a civil servant who served as a deputy commissioner during the time of British rule. Mohammad Ayub Khan's early education took place at home; his mother, Zarghona Khanum, taught him Persian and religion. At the age of eight he was sent to live with an aunt in Peshawar so that he could attend the city's best school. In 1926 he graduated from Edwards College with a bachelor's degree in history and political science.

After graduation, Mohammad Ayub Khan joined the Indian Army as an officer. He saw action in World War II as part of the British Indian Army, and later rose to the rank of general. In 1947 he was appointed commander-in-chief of the Pakistani army, and played a key role in Pakistan's victory in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948. He also served as defense minister from 1954-1958.

In 1958 President Iskander Mirza declared martial law and appointed General Mohammad Ayub Khan as "Chief Martial Law Administrator." This gave him sweeping powers, which he used to suspend the constitution, jail politicians, and censor the press. In 1960 he held elections for a new Constituent Assembly, which drafted a new constitution making him president for five years. He was reelected president in 1965.

Mohammad Ayub Khan DEATH

Mohammad Ayub Khan died on 19 April 1974 at the age of 66. The cause of death was not made public, but it is believed to have been natural causes.

Khan was buried in his hometown of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. A state funeral was held for him, and he was given full military honors. His death was mourned bymany in Pakistan, and he was hailed as a hero of the nation.