Janak Singh

Major General Janak Singh (surname Katoch) CIE, OBI, (7 August 1872 – 15 March 1972) was an officer of the Jammu and Kashmir State Forces in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. After retirement, he briefly served as the prime minister of the state during a crucial period in 1947, which was evidently a temporary appointment while the Maharaja looked for a more permanent candidate.

Janak Singh
Major General Janak Singh
Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
In office
11 August 1947  14 October 1947
Preceded byRam Chandra Kak
Succeeded byMehr Chand Mahajan
Personal details
Born(1872-07-08)8 July 1872
Died15 April 1972(1972-04-15) (aged 99)
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