was conferred the honorary doctorate of D.Litt. (honoris causa) by the Andhra University, Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by Sri Venkateswara University and Doctor of Letters (D. Litt.) (honoris causa) by the Telugu University. He was a Life Member of the India International Centre, New Delhi, National Sports Club of India, New Delhi, Defence Services Officers Institute, New Delhi, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai, Divine Life Society and Secunderabad Club. He played cricket and golf. His hobbies included photography, gardening and social welfare. General Krishna Rao died on Martyr's Day, 30 January 2016 in New Delhi. Books published 1991 – Prepare or Perish – A Study of National Security – (Lancer Publishers, New Delhi) 2001 – In the Service of the Nation – Reminiscences – (Penguin Books Ltd.) 2011 – Invincibility, challenges and Leadership – (Orient Black Swan Ltd.) Honours and awards Dates of rank Notes References 1923 births 2016 deaths Chiefs of Army Staff (India) Generals of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Governors of Jammu and Kashmir Governors of Manipur Governors of Mizoram Governors of Nagaland Governors of Tripura University of Jammu Telugu people People from Andhra Pradesh Indian generals Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal Defence Services Staff College alumni Academic staff of the Defence Services Staff College