Janak Singh
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Major General Janak Singh (surname Katoch) CIE, OBI, (7 August 1872 – 15 March 1972) was an officer of the Jammu and Kashmir State Forces in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. After retirement, he briefly served as the prime minister of the state during a crucial period in 1947, which was evidently a temporary appointment while the Maharaja looked for a more permanent candidate.[1][2][3]
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Quick Facts Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Preceded by ...
Janak Singh | |
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Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir | |
In office 11 August 1947 – 14 October 1947 | |
Preceded by | Ram Chandra Kak |
Succeeded by | Mehr Chand Mahajan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-07-08)8 July 1872 |
Died | 15 April 1972(1972-04-15) (aged 99) |
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