Khurshid Anwar (Major)
Khurshid Anwar | |
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Portrait of Khurshid Anwar | |
| 2nd President of the PFF | |
| In office 1948–1949 | |
| Preceded by | Fazlur Rehman |
| Succeeded by | Khawaja Shahabuddin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Khurshid Anwar Khan 1905 |
| Died | c. 1950s |
| Cause of death | complications from wounds |
| Resting place | Rawalpindi War Cemetery, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Spouse | Mumtaz Jamal |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Known for | Commanding Tribal lashkars during the First Kashmir War |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | British India Pakistan |
| Branch/service | British Indian Army Muslim League National Guards |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | |
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Khurshid Anwar was an activist of All-India Muslim League, heading its private militia, the Muslim League National Guards. Described as a "shadowy figure" and "complete adventurer", he is generally addressed as a "Major" in Pakistani sources. He was a key figure in the rise of the Muslim League during 1946–1947, organising its campaigns in Punjab and North-West Frontier Province, prior to India's partition. After the independence of Pakistan, he was instrumental in organising the tribal invasion of princely state of Kashmir, leading to the First Kashmir War.