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词条 K. V. Krishna Rao
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  1. Early Life

  2. Military Career

      Progenitor of the 'Cold Start' Military Doctrine  

  3. Gubernatorial Assignments

  4. Personal Life

  5. Books published

  6. Honours and awards

  7. Dates of rank

  8. Notes

  9. References

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General Kotikalapudi Venkata Krishna Rao, PVSM, better known as K. V. Krishna Rao (16 July 1923{{snd}}30 January 2016), was a former Chief of the Indian Army and a former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura.

Gen. Rao was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1942. During the 1971 war, his division, the 8 Mountain Division, captured the Sylhet area and liberated north-east Bangladesh. He was the as Chief of the Army Staff in 1983 and was appointed Governor of Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura in June 1984. [2][3]He was Governor of Jammu and Kashmir for the first time from 11 July 1989 to 19 January 1990 and the second time from 13 March 1993 till 2 May 1998.

Early Life

Gen K. V. Krishna Rao was born on 16 July 1923 to K. S. Narayan Rao and Mrs. K. Lakshmi Rao of Vijayawada. He graduated from the Maharajah's College, Vizianagaram.

Military Career

He was commissioned into the 2nd battalion of the Mahar Regiment on 9 August 1942. As a young Officer, he served in Burma, North West Frontier and Baluchistan during the Second World War. During the extensive Punjab disturbances in 1947, he served both in East and West Punjab.

He participated in the first war against Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947-48. He was a founder Instructor of the National Defence Academy during 1949-51. Subsequently, he graduated from the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington and served as a General Staff Officer Grade 2 (GSO2), in the Army Headquarters, New Delhi during 1952-55. Selected for the command of a battalion, he commanded the 3rd Battalion The Mahar Regiment in Jammu and Kashmir during 1956-59. Thereafter, he served as a General Staff Officer Grade-1 (GSO1) of a Division in the Jammu Region during 1960-63. He was a member of the Faculty of the Defence Services Staff College during 1963-65. On 15 March 1965, by then a lieutenant-colonel, he was promoted to acting Brigadier and given command of the 114 Infantry Brigade in the forward area of Ladakh during 1965-66,[1] when he dealt with both Chinese and Pakistani threats. He was selected for attended the Imperial Defence College (now Royal college of Defence Studies (RCDS)), London in 1967-68. He visited Europe, USA, Canada and USSR on training assignments. On return to India, he was promoted substantive brigadier on 5 January 1968 and was appointed Deputy Director Military Operations at Army Headquarters on 13 February,[4][5] serving through 1968-69.

On 29 June 1969, he was promoted to the acting rank of Major General and commanded the 26 Infantry Division in the Jammu Region during 1969-70,[6] with promotion to substantive major-general on 4 August 1970.[7] Thereafter, he commanded the 8 Mountain Division engaged in Counter Insurgency Operations in Nagaland and Manipur during 1970-72. During this period, his Division also participated in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. His Division captured the Sylhet Area and liberated North East Bangladesh.

He was awarded the Param Vishist Seva Medal (the Award for distinguished services of the most exceptional order) for displaying outstanding leadership, courage, determination and drive during this War. Gen Rao then moved to Western Sector upon his appointment on 1 June 1972 as Chief of Staff, Western Command.[8] He served in this role from 1972-74, during which period disengagement with Pakistani troops was carried out and fresh plans were made against likely adventures by Pakistan.

On 2 August 1974, Krishna Rao was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and took over command of the largest corps (XVI Corps) in the Jammu Region.[9] In addition, during 1975-76, he was also the Chairman of the Expert Committee constituted by the Government on Re-organisation and Modernisation for future defence of the country. Later, he served as Deputy Chief of Army Staff at Army Headquarters during 1978-79.

Subsequently he was promoted Army Commander and served as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, then based in Shimla during 1979-81.

General Krishna Rao was appointed as Chief of Army Staff on 1 June 1981, and served in that capacity till July 1983. He was also Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, the highest appointment in the Services, during March 1982 – July 1983. His services and leadership were warmly appreciated by the Prime Minister and the Government.

During his service, General Krishna Rao also held numerous other responsibilities. He was Colonel of the Mahar Regiment during 1968-83. As Chief of Army Staff, he was also Colonel of 61 Cavalry, Honorary Colonel of the Mechanised Infantry Regiment and the Brigade of the Guards and colonel-in-Chief of the National Cadet Corps. After relinquishing Colonelcy of the Mahar Regiment, he was appointed as Honorary Colonel of the Regiment. He was made Honorary General of the Royal Nepalese Army (Now Nepalese Army). He was Principal Honorary Army ADC to the President. He was President of Equestrian Federation of India and Deputy Chairman of the Special Organising Committee of the 1982 Asian Games. He was Patron of the Indian Ex-Services League, United Service Institution of India and National Adventure Foundation.

Gen Krishna Rao retired from service on 31 July 1983.

Progenitor of the 'Cold Start' Military Doctrine

Gen Krishna Rao is credited with coming up with a unique military doctrine, now recognized and termed as 'Cold Start', during India's clashes with Pakistan, when the delay in political decision making resulted in constraining the mobilization of India's military actions. At the core of this doctrine is the initiation of swift, immediate, multiple strikes to counter and contain the enemy nation's aggression, in the interest of safety of the nation, without losing time and strategic advantage due to possible delays in political decisions owing to various domestic and international factors. [10]

Gubernatorial Assignments

From June 1984 to July 1989, General Krishna Rao was the Governor of the North Eastern States of Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura. He was also the Governor of Mizoram in June 1988 and March to July 1989. He was Chancellor of the Manipur and Tripura Universities. He was Chairman of the North East Zone Culture Centre. In his capacity of Governor of the North Eastern States, he ensured that peace was brought about and maintained, and that the Tripura Agreement was concluded.

General Krishna Rao was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir during 1989-90. As the Governor, He was Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, University of Jammu and the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. He was also Chairman of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. When a Proxy War developed in Jammu and Kashmir and reached its peak, he was reappointed as Governor and served there from 12 March 1993 to 1 May 1998. In this capacity, he was instrumental in restoring peace and democracy in the insurgency-riven State after a long gap of seven years.

Personal Life

He was married to K. Radha Rao and has one son, Narayan and one daughter, Lalitha.

General Krishna Rao was conferred the Honorary Doctorate of D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) by the Andhra University, Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) by Sri Venkateswara University and Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) (Honoris Causa) by the Telugu University.

He was a Life Member of the India International Centre, New Delhi, National Sports Club of India, New Delhi, Defence Services Officers Institute, New Delhi, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, Divine Life Society and Secunderabad Club. He played Cricket and Golf. His hobbies included photography, gardening and social welfare.

General Krishna Rao passed away on Martyr's Day, 30 January 2016 in New Delhi.[11]

Books published

  • 1991 – Prepare or Perish – A Study of National Security - (Lancer Publishers, New Delhi)
  • 2001 – In the Service of the Nation – Reminiscences - (Penguin Books Ltd.)
  • 2011- Invincibility, challenges and Leadership - (Orient Black Swan Ltd.)

Honours and awards

Param Vishisht Seva Medal
General Service Medal 1947
Samanya Seva Medal
Samar Seva Medal
Paschimi Star
Raksha Medal
Sangram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
Indian Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal
1939 - 1945 Star
Burma Star
War Medal: 1939 - 1945
India Service Medal

Dates of rank

Insignia Rank Component Date of rank
Second Lieutenant British Indian Army 9 August 1942 (emergency)[12]
Lieutenant British Indian Army 9 February 1943 (war-substantive)[12]
1946 (substantive)
Captain British Indian Army 1945 (temporary)[12]
1946 (war-substantive)[16]
Major British Indian Army 1946 (temporary)[13]
Lieutenant Indian Army 15 August 1947[14][19]
Captain Indian Army 9 May 1949[15][16][19]
Captain Indian Army 26 January 1950 (recommissioning and change in insignia)[17][18]
Major Indian Army 9 May 1956[19]
Lieutenant-Colonel Indian Army 9 May 1959
Colonel Indian Army 4 August 1966[20]
Brigadier Indian Army 15 March 1965 (acting)[1]
5 January 1968 (substantive)[4]
Major General Indian Army 29 June 1969 (acting)[6]
4 August 1970 (substantive)[7]
Lieutenant-General Indian Army 2 August 1974[9]
General
(COAS)
Indian Army 1 June 1981[21]

Notes

1. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=217 |date=1 May 1965 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1PTC2C.aspx?MnId=Az+07MRdz8k=&ParentID=oYjJbpqKulY= |accessdate=24 June 2011 |deadurl=yes | title=Chief of the Army Staff - General Kotikalapudi Venkata Krishna Rao, PVSM | publisher=Indian Army | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101216170708/http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp1PTC2C.aspx?MnId=Az+07MRdz8k%3D&ParentID=oYjJbpqKulY%3D |archivedate=16 December 2010 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://jkrajbhawan.nic.in/His%20Excellency/present2.htm |title=His Excellency |website=Jkrajbhawan.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2016-01-31}}
4. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=196 |date=9 March 1968 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
5. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=239 |date=23 March 1968 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
6. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=851 |date=30 August 1969 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
7. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=1463 |date=28 November 1970 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
8. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=527 |date=5 May 1973 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
9. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=353 |date=15 March 1975 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
10. ^https://swarajyamag.com/books/cold-start-general-kv-krishna-raos-greatest-legacy
11. ^{{cite news |title=Former Indian Army chief Gen KV Krishna Rao dies |url=http://bdnews24.com/neighbours/2016/01/30/former-indian-army-chief-gen-kv-krishna-rao-dies |newspaper=bdnews24.com |agency=IANS |date=30 January 2016 |access-date=30 January 2016}}
12. ^{{cite book|pages=662-663|title=Indian Army List October 1945 (Part I)|first= |last=|publisher=Government of India Press|year=1945|ISBN=|subject=}}
13. ^{{cite book|pages=1717-18|title=Indian Army List April 1946 (Part II)|first= |last=|publisher=Government of India Press|year=1946|ISBN=|subject=}}
14. ^Upon independence in 1947, India became a Dominion within the British Commonwealth of Nations. As a result, the rank insignia of the British Army, incorporating the Tudor Crown and four-pointed Bath Star ("pip"), was retained, as George VI remained Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces. After 26 January 1950, when India became a republic, the President of India became Commander-in-Chief, and the Ashoka Lion replaced the crown, with a five-pointed star being substituted for the "pip."
15. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=191 |date=6 October 1951 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
16. ^Upon independence in 1947, India became a Dominion within the British Commonwealth of Nations. As a result, the rank insignia of the British Army, incorporating the Tudor Crown and four-pointed Bath Star ("pip"), was retained, as George VI remained Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces. After 26 January 1950, when India became a republic, the President of India became Commander-in-Chief, and the Ashoka Lion replaced the crown, with a five-pointed star being substituted for the "pip."
17. ^{{cite web|title=New Designs of Crests and Badges in the Services|url=http://pib.nic.in/archive/docs/DVD_38/ACC%20NO%20807-BR/HOM-1950-01-06_484.pdf|website=Press Information Bureau of India - Archive|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808193914/http://pib.nic.in/archive/docs/DVD_38/ACC%20NO%20807-BR/HOM-1950-01-06_484.pdf|archivedate=8 August 2017|df=dmy-all}}
18. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=227 |date=11 February 1950 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
19. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=39 |date=16 February 1957 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
20. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=465 |date=10 June 1967 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}
21. ^{{cite news |title=Part I-Section 4: Ministry of Defence (Army Branch) |page=902 |date=4 July 1981 |website= |publisher=The Gazette of India}}

References

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|title = Chief of Army Staff
| years = 1981–1983
| after = A S Vaidya}}{{succession box
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|title = General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Command
| years = 1979 - 1981
| after = S K Sinha}}{{S-end}}{{s-start}}{{S-gov}}{{Succession box
| before= S. M. H. Burney
| title= Governor of Tripura
| years= 1984 - 1989
| after= Sultan Singh
}}{{Succession box
| before= S. M. H. Burney
| title=Governor of Nagaland
| years= 1984 - 1989
| after= Dr Gopal Singh
}}{{Succession box
| before= Hiteswar Saikia
| title = Governor of Mizoram
| years = May 1989 - July 1989
| after = Capt W A Sangma
}}{{Succession box
| before= Jagmohan
| title = Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
| years = 1989 - 1990
| after = Jagmohan
}}{{Succession box
| before= Girish Chandra Saxena
| title = Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
| years = 1993 - 1998
| after = Girish Chandra Saxena
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