Iskander Ali Mirza [a] (13 November 1899 – 13 November 1969) was a Pakistani politician, statesman and military general who served as the Dominion of Pakistan's fourth and last governor-general of Pakistan from 1955 to 1956, and then as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan's first president from 1956 to 1958.

Iskander Mirza, the first President of Pakistan, was born on 14 th December 1898 at Murshidabad a town and district of British India in the Presidency division of Bengal. He belonged to a feudal family of Bengal and was the great-grandson of the last Nawab of Bengal, Mir Jafar.

Iskander Mirza is the last Governor-General of Pakistan, and the first President of the country. This biography of Iskander Mirza provides detailed information about his childhood, career, profile and timeline.

Iskander Mirza, a civil servant, former defense secretary, and minister in the central government, was sent to rule over the province until such time as stability could be assured.

Iskander Mirza was the first President of Pakistan. He has been given bad press by his successor, Ayub Khan, and historians in general. Mehdi has edited Mirza's previously unpublished memoirs and added official records, such as those relating to Pakistan's acquisition of the port of Gwadar, to provide a more balanced record of Mirza's achievement.

Nov 15, 2019 · HALF a century ago, on Nov 13 to be exact, Pakistan’s first elected head of state, Iskander Mirza, died in London. He was governor general when Pakistan’s first constitution was presented to ...

Major-General Iskander Mirza, CIE, OBE, or Iskander Mirza (Urdu: اسکندر مرزا, November 13, 1899 – November 12, 1969) was the last Governor-General of the Dominion of Pakistan (October 6, 1955 to March 23, 1956) and the first President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (March 23, 1956 to October 27, 1958).

Jun 15, 2017 · Iskander Ali Mirza was the first president of Pakistan according to the first constitution of the country. He was also the fourth governor-general of Pakistan who criticized for imposing the first martial law in the country and destabilizing the country’s political system.

Explore Iskander Mirza's legacy through his memoir. Historical context offer diverse perspectives on Pakistan's first president.

Sep 20, 2023 · Iskandar Mirza was the quintessential colonial administrator who dabbled in politics with an administrative mindset. Hailing from West Bengal, he was the subcontinent’s first Muslim to be...