Field Marshal K.M Cariappa s birth anniversary is celebrated on January 28. Here s all you need to know about the first commander-in-chief of the Indian army.
Army Day also celebrates the moment when Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army from General FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India.
India News: India celebrates 76th Army Day, honoring Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa who took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army fr
The army day is dedicated to honouring soldiers and their sacrifice for the nation as on this day in 1949 Field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army from General FRR Bucher.