Major General Indar Jit Rikhye
A Soldier. A Diplomat. A Global Peacekeeper.
Legacy of a Soldier Statesman:
Major General Indar Jit Rikhye was not just a decorated Indian Army officer - he was a global ambassador of peace and discipline. Chosen by the Government of India in the early years of independence, he went on to represent India in the United Nations peacekeeping missions across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. His presence at some of the most complex geopolitical flashpoints made him one of India’s earliest symbols of military diplomacy, strategic restraint, and international leadership.
A commander. A peacekeeper. A diplomat in uniform.
General Rikhye’s service went beyond the battlefield — it became a blueprint for peace.
Legacy in Thought & Writing
General Rikhye was not just a man of action - he was a reflective thinker who documented his experiences to educate future generations. His publications include:
USHA ERRY RIKHYE (1928-2021) , WIFE OF MAJOR GENERAL INDAR JIT RIKHYE, PARENTS OF RAVI INDAR LAL RIKHYE.
We Remember. We Honor. We Continue.
Major General Indar Jit Rikhye was more than a soldier.
He was a patriot, a diplomat, a global peacekeeper, and a father whose legacy shaped a new generation of truth-seekers.
Let this platform be a space that not only celebrates his contributions but invites institutions, researchers, and patriots to explore the ideals he stood for.
