Battle of Sylhet (1971 AD)

Battle of Sylhet (25px|border India|25px|border Bangladesh vs 25px|border Pakistan) took place in 1971 AD during Bangladesh Liberation War.

Battle facts

Year: 1971 AD
Date: 1971-01-01
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Bangladesh Liberation War
Side A: 25px|border India|25px|border Bangladesh
Side B: 25px|border Pakistan
Commanders (A): Maj. Gen. Krishna Rao, Brig. Gen. C. A. Bunty Quinn, Brig. Gen. Raja C. V. Apte, Brig. Gen. M. B. Wadke, Brig. Gen. Kulwant Singh
Commanders (B): Maj. Gen. Abdul Majid Qauzi, Brig. Gen. M. Salimullah Chohan, Brig. Gen. Iftikhar Rana, Brig. Gen. Saadullah Amin
Outcome: Bangladeshi-Indian victory Surrender of Pakistani forces at Sylhet Sylhet captured by Indian forces
Coordinates: 24.900°, 91.867°