Pradhan Senapati

Pradhan Senapati

"Pradhan Senapati", literally meaning "Chief General" (with the word "Pradhan" meaning "Chief) but usually translated as "Chief of the Army Staff", is the title of the professional head of the Nepalese Army. The rank is considered to be an equivalent of a General of the Army. [Library of Congress, [http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/nepal/np05_02c.pdf Country Studies, Nepal] ]

"Pradhan Senapati" has its own rank insignia, slightly similar to the United Kingdom rank of Field Marshal.

The rank of "Pradhan Senapti" is presently held by General Rukmangad Katwal of the Nepalese Army.

ee also

* Pradhan Senadhipati

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