Born: August 11, 1916, Seoni, India
Died: October 24, 1989 (age 73 years)
Awards: Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Padma Bhushan
Education: Rashtriya Indian Military College
Previous offices: Ambassador of India to Denmark (1976–1978) and Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army (1973–1975)
Rank: General
Service number: IC-129