Who was the best general in Indian history?
On his birth anniversary, we celebrate the legend of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw with eight remarkable, yet little-known, stories from his illustrious life. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, arguably India’s greatest general, was born on 3 April 1914 and died on 27 June 2008.
Who was the greatest military mind of all time?
The 7 best military commanders of all time, according to Napoleon Bonaparte
- Julius Caesar (100 BC-44 BC).
- Hannibal Barca (247 bc-183 bc).
- Henri de La Tour d’Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675).
- Frederick the Great (1712-1786).
- Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632).
- Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736).
Who is considered one of the greatest military leaders of ancient times?
Alexander the Great
1. Alexander the Great (356–323 BC, Greece) Military genius and King of Macedon, Alexander is one of the most respected military commanders of all time.
Who was the most powerful commander in history?
1. Napoleon Bonaparte. Yes, you might have guessed by now, but the number one spot belongs to l’Empereur. Napoleon is so far ahead of the normal distribution curve created by the data for these 6,000-plus generals, it’s not even close.
Who is the best army chief of India?
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) (unofficially known as the Army Chief) is the chief commanding authority and highest-ranking officer of the Indian Army….Chief of the Army Staff (India)
| Chief of the Army Staff | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC since 31 December 2019 | |
| Indian Army | |
| Status | Military branch chief |
Which military commander was undefeated?
Khalid ibn al-Walid
| Khalid ibn al-Walid خالد بن الوليد | |
|---|---|
| Service/branch | Rashidun army |
| Years of service | 629–638 |
| Commands held | Field commander in Najd and the Yamama (632–633) Supreme commander of Muslim armies in Syria (634–636) Field commander in northern Syria (636–638) Military governor of Qinnasrin ( c. 638) |
Who defeated Alexander the Great?
King Porus of
King Porus of Paurava blocked Alexander’s advance at a ford on the Hydaspes River (now the Jhelum) in the Punjab. The forces were numerically quite evenly balanced, although Alexander had more cavalry and Porus fielded 200 war elephants.
Who was undefeated ruler?
Alexander the Great
| Alexander III | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | New office |
| Successor | Alexander IV Philip III |
| Born | 20 or 21 July 356 BC Pella, Macedon, Ancient Greece |
| Died | 10 or 11 June 323 BC (aged 32) Babylon, Mesopotamia |
Who is the admiral of Indian Army?
Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Admiral Adhar Kumar Chatterji was the first Indian officer to hold the rank of full admiral. The current Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) and only full admiral in the Indian Armed Forces is Admiral R. Hari Kumar….Admiral (India)
| Admiral | |
|---|---|
| Equivalent ranks | General (Indian Army) Air chief marshal (Indian Air Force) |
Who is next CDS of India?
Officials said General Naravane as the next CDS is likely, considering he had worked closely with General Rawat and took over as Army chief from him. But his appointment can affect the line of succession within the Army.