Battle of Sylhet
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This article is about the modern battle of Sylhet. For medieval conquest of Sylhet, see Conquest of Sylhet.
The Battle of Sylhet[4] (Bengali: সিলেটের যুদ্ধ Silet-er Juddho)[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] was a major battle fought between the advancing [14] Indian Army and the Pakistani Troops at Sylhet during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The battle took place from 7th December to 15th December and was the Indian Army's first heliborne operation.[1] It was a succession of the Battle of Gazipur in Kulaura.[15][16]
Quick Facts Siege of Sylhet, Date ...
Siege of Sylhet | |||||||
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Part of Bangladesh Liberation War and Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Bangladesh India | Pakistan | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Lt. Col. Ziaur Rahman Brig. C. A. “Bunty” Quinn Brig. Raja C. V. Apte Brig. M. B. Wadke Brig. Kulwant Singh Gp Capt Chandan Singh |
Brig. Muhammad Saleemullah Chohan Brig. Iftikhar Rana | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
IV Corps: 8 Mountain Division 59 Mountain Brigade 81 Mountain Brigade Echo Sector BSF Sector 1st Rifles Battalion |
202 Infantry Brigade 313 Infantry Brigade |
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