Mohammad Ahmed Zaki

Lieutenant General Mohammad Ahmed Zaki (born 20 January 1935, Hyderabad, Telangana) is a former general officer of the Indian Army.

Early life and education Zaki was born into a Hyderabadi family with a long history of service in the Nizam's Army. His father was a retired Brigadier in the Nizam's Cavalry forces.

Zaki was educated at the Rashtriya Indian Military College in Dehra Dun from 1947 to 1951. He was selected for the National Defence Academy in 1952.

Career Upon being commissioned into the Indian Army, he joined the 19th Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry in 1955.

Vir Chakra In the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Zaki was wounded in the battle of Thatti Jaimal Singh and was awarded the Vir Chakra for a conspicuous display of gallantry in the face of the enemy:

Post-war career During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, he was in command of the 2nd Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry (Kali Panchvin) in the Shakargarh area. He has held many important appointments such as instructor at the Infantry School in Mhow, Brigade Major in Ladakh and instructor at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington Cantonment.

In March 1976, he raised the 18th Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier and took over the command of the 86th Infantry Brigade in Punjab. From 1984 to 1985, he was DIG Mizoram Range (Assam Rifles).

Honours and decorations

Vice Chancellor in Jamia Millia Islamia Post retirement from India Army, Gen Zaki served as Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia from 1997 to 2000.

Dates of rank