Question

How many soldiers of western Pakistan surrendered during the Bangladesh war?
A. 70,000
B. 80,000
C. 93,000
D. 12,000

Answer 1

Hint:
The total number of soldiers of western Pakistan who surrendered during the Bangladesh war was more than 80,000. It was one of the largest surrenders since world war 2.

Complete answer:
The Bangladesh war took place between 26th March 1971 to 16th December 1971. The location of the war includes East Pakistan, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Line of control, zero-point, etc. This war is also called the “ Bangladesh war of independence”. The Bengali nationalist took this war ahead. After the Pakistani military Junta, the war was initiated in western Pakistan. Operation searchlight was launched against East Pakistan on 25th March 1971. The war was bombarded by Bengali civilians, students, intelligentsia, armed personnel, and religious minorities. It ended on 16th December 1971. During the war, the Pakistani army was supported by the Biharis in Bangladesh, and minority groups such as Razakars, Al-Badr, and Al-Shams. The members of the Pakistani Military were also engaged in murder and rape. The Bangladesh forces that were led by M.A.G Osmani and the seven commanders, initiated the Guerrilla war against the Pakistani army. Other conquests include “ Operation Jackpot”. Under this operation, there were a total of three operations.

Additional Information – Some of the important commanders and leaders that were involved during the war include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Yahya Khan, Tajuddin Ahmad, Nurul Admin, Major K.M Saifullah, V.V. Giri, Indira Gandhi, and many more.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka. The common languages that are spoken here include Chittagonian, Rangpuri, and Sylheti. The currency of this country is the Bangladeshi Taka. The Prime minister is Sheikh Hasina and the president is Abdul Hamid.