Ayub Khan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ayub Khan
ایوب خان |
|
|---|---|
Muhammed Ayub Khan
|
|
| 2nd President of Pakistan | |
| In office 27 October 1958 – 25 March 1969 |
|
| Prime Minister | None |
| Preceded by | Iskander Mirza |
| Succeeded by | Yahya Khan |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 28 October 1958 – 21 October 1966 |
|
| Preceded by | Ayub Khuhro |
| Succeeded by | Vice-Admiral Afzal Rahman Khan |
| In office 24 October 1954 – 11 August 1955 |
|
| Prime Minister | Khawaja Nazimuddin Muhammad Ali Bogra |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Ali Bogra |
| Succeeded by | Chaudhry Muhammad Ali |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 23 March 1965 – 17 August 1965 |
|
| Preceded by | K. Habibullah Khan |
| Succeeded by | Ali Akbar Khan |
| Commander in Chief of Pakistan Army | |
| In office 16 January 1951 – 27 October 1958 |
|
| Preceded by | General Douglas Gracey |
| Succeeded by | General Muhammad Musa Khan Hazara |
| President of Pakistan Muslim League | |
| In office 1962–1969 |
|
| Preceded by | I. I. Chundrigar |
| Succeeded by | Nurul Amin |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Muhammad Ayub Khan
14 May 1907 Haripur District (now in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) |
| Died | 19 April 1974 (aged 66) Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Citizenship | British Indian Empire Pakistan |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  British Indian Army Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1928–1958 |
| Rank |   Field Marshal |
Muhammad Ayub Khan (born May 14, 1907 – died April 19, 1974) was an important military leader and politician in Pakistan. He was a general in the Pakistan Army. He later became the second President of Pakistan. He led the country from 1958 to 1969.
Ayub Khan was the first Pakistani to become the Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army in 1951. He was also the youngest general to hold such a high rank in Pakistan's military history.
Contents
Becoming President of Pakistan
Ayub Khan became president in 1958. This happened after a military takeover that did not involve violence. He took control of the government and declared martial law. This meant the military was in charge of the country.
Leading the Country
As president, Ayub Khan made many changes. He worked on developing Pakistan's economy. He also focused on improving the country's defense. His time as president saw some growth in industries and farming.
The 1965 Election
In 1965, there was a presidential election. Ayub Khan ran against Fatima Jinnah, who was a very respected leader. Many people believed there were problems with how the election was run. They thought the results might not have been fair.
End of His Rule
Ayub Khan's presidency ended in 1969. There were growing protests and unrest in the country. Because of these challenges, he stepped down from power. He handed over control to another general, Yahya Khan.
See also
In Spanish: Ayub Khan para niños
