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May 11, 2009
Sardarilal Mathradas Nanda, Indian admiral (born 1915)
Sardarilal Mathradas Nanda
Admiral Sardarilal Mathradas "Charles" Nanda, PVSM, AVSM was an Indian Navy admiral who served as the 6th Chief of the Naval Staff from 1 March 1970 until 28 February 1973. He led the Indian Navy during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and successfully executed a naval blockade of both West and East Pakistan, helping India achieve an overwhelming victory during the war. For the important role he played in the war, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award. Nanda is recognised as one of the most notable commanders in the history of the Indian Navy.
May 11
May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 234 days remain until the end of the year.