Biographical record

K. M. Cariappa

India · Army chief

Development collection · Historical summaries await reference checking. Portrait artwork is illustrative, not an authentic likeness.

Office & service record

Country: India
Official title / role: Commander-in-Chief, Indian Army
Tenure / period: 1949 – 1953
Historical era: Cold War
Classification: Army chief
Editorial status: Unverified development record

Biography & early life

Cariappa was the first Indian officer to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after independence.

Early life, education and family background have not yet been researched for this development record.

Military career & appointments

Earlier postings and a complete appointment history await reference checking. The office and tenure above are the available sample record.

Historical context & legacy

Historical period: Cold War. Titles and responsibilities should be understood within their national and institutional context.

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Career timeline

1949 – 1953
Commander-in-Chief, Indian Army · India
1949
Cariappa becomes Commander-in-Chief
K. M. Cariappa becomes the first Indian officer to hold the appointment after independence.

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Sources & references

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