Last Days of Power | Yahya Khan: The Man Who Lost East Pakistan

What was happening inside Pakistan when the country was fighting the 1971 war? What was General Yahya Khan doing during the final days of East Pakistan? And how did a military ruler who once held absolute power end up witnessing the breakup of Pakistan? In this documentary, we explore the untold story of Yahya Khan, his rise to power, his controversial rule, the 1971 Pakistan-India War, the crisis in East Pakistan, the fall of Dhaka, and the events that ultimately led to the creation of Bangladesh. From Yahya Khan's final days in power and his relationship with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, to the 1971 war, political crisis, military decisions, surrender, and the Hamoodur Rahman Commission, this documentary examines some of the darkest and most controversial chapters in Pakistan's history. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: The Untold Story of General Yahya Khan 00:26 - 1971 War Crises & Yahya Khan's Careless Lifestyle 02:22 - East Pakistan Crisis & December 1971 War Beginnings 03:06 - Indian Air Force Attacks on Dhaka Airport 03:56 - Saadat Ali Khan & Bhagat Singh Connection 05:00 - Yahya Khan's Untold Background History 06:00 - Yahya Khan as World War II Prisoner of War (POW) 06:49 - General Yahya Khan, 'Black Beauty' & Literature Interest 07:42 - President House Underground Bunker Story 08:39 - Mysterious Vulture Incident at President House 10:19 - UN Security Council Resolution & Zulfikar Ali Bhutto 12:35 - Yahya Khan's Historical TV Interview Claim (1971) 14:00 - Psychological Breakdown & Paranoia during 1971 War 15:05 - The Fall of Dhaka & 1971 Surrender Message 16:41 - Yahya Khan Resignation & House Arrest by Bhutto 17:39 - Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report & Statements 18:58 - General Zia-ul-Haq, PTV Interview & Bhutto Controversy 19:47 - Last Days & Death of General Yahya Khan (1980) The story also explores the lesser-known side of Yahya Khan his life as a military officer, his experiences as a World War II prisoner of war, the people who influenced him, the mysterious stories surrounding his presidency, and the final years of the man who ruled Pakistan at one of the most critical moments in its history. This is a historical documentary based on published accounts, books, interviews and historical material. Some incidents and claims discussed in the documentary have been debated or criticized, and are presented in the context of the sources cited in the story. Don't forget to Like, Share & Subscribe @theinqalaab for more documentaries, history, geopolitics and economic analysis videos Inqalaab International Documentaries → ⁨@inqalaabofficial⁩ Inqalaab Podcasts → ⁨@inqalaabvoice⁩ #YahyaKhan #Pakistan #1971War #PakistanHistory #FallOfDhaka #Documentary #inqalaab