conferences on Kashmiriyat at Srinagar, with scholars from Pakistan and several Central Asian states. His term as governor to Kashmir ended on 25 June 2008. Books Sinha has written for national newspapers, and is the author of nine books including one on the Jammu and Kashmir Operation of 1947–48 (Operation Rescue) and his autobiography, A Soldier Recalls. His other books are of Matters Military, Pataliputra, Veer Kuer Singh, A Governor's Musings, Reminiscences and Reflections and Changing India, Guarding India's Integrity: A Pro-Active Governor Speaks. His last book Raj to Swaraj was finished just a few days before his death. Death He died on 17 November 2016 at the age of 90 years. He was survived by his wife Premini Sinha, his son Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha (former diplomat and presently CIC of India) and three daughters, Meenakshi, Mrinalini, and Manisha. References 1926 births 2016 deaths Indian generals Governors of Jammu and Kashmir Governors of Arunachal Pradesh Governors of Assam People from Gaya, India Ambassadors of India to Nepal People from Patna British Indian Army officers Vice Chiefs of Army Staff (India) Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal Defence Services Staff College alumni Graduates of Joint Services Command and Staff College