Identify the commander-in-chief who led the Nizam's Army during the Operation Polo:

Correct answer is S.A. Eldruss

Key Points

•  Operation Polo:
  • All it was the police action's cover name.
  • That police action is against the Princely state of Hyderabad in the year 1948.
  • After the Independence Act of 1947 the princely states were given 3 options. They are:
    • To accede in India.
    • To accede in Pakistan
    • To remain Independent.
  • Hyderabad was ruled by Mir Osman Ali Khan at that time.
  • He recruited the Razakars which led to the instability of the region.
  • Then the GOI had decided to undertake a military operation to annex Hyderabad.​

​ Additional Information

• The battle was begun on 13th September in the year 1948 which was ended on 18th September.
• It was lasted for about 109 hours to include Hyderabad into India.
• The Nizam's Commander-in- chief at that time was Major General Syed Ahmed El-Edroos.
• About 36000 Indian troops entered the government.
• It was estimated that about 32 were killed and also 97 were injured from the Indian army.
• From the state of Hyderabad about 490 were killed and 122 were wounded