Daily Quiz: Imposition of martial law by President Iskander Mirza on October 7, 1958
The imposition of martial law by President Iskander Mirza on October 7, 1958, followed by his ousting by General Ayub Khan 20 days later, marked the…
The Hindu reports that the imposition of martial law by President Iskander Mirza on October 7, 1958, followed by his ousting by General Ayub Khan 20 days later, marked the beginning of Pakistan’s first period of military rule.
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