The Betrayal of East Pakistan

The Betrayal of East Pakistan by Lt. Gen. A. A. K. Niazi is a controversial and widely discussed historical memoir that examines the events leading up to the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War and the separation of East Pakistan from Pakistan. Written by the former commander of Pakistan's Eastern Command, the book presents Niazi's personal perspective on the political, military, and administrative decisions that shaped one of South Asia's most significant historical events.

The book explores the tensions between East and West Pakistan, the role of political leadership, military strategy, governance challenges, and the circumstances surrounding the 1971 conflict. Niazi offers his account of the events, decisions, and controversies that culminated in the creation of Bangladesh, while also responding to criticisms directed at the military leadership of the time.

The Betrayal of East Pakistan covers topics such as South Asian history, military history, political leadership, the Bangladesh Liberation War, Pakistan history, international relations, conflict studies, strategy, governance, and twentieth-century geopolitics. As a firsthand memoir, it provides insight into how one senior military figure interpreted the events and consequences of the conflict.

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