Military coups or martial laws in Pakistan began in 1958. There have been numerous successful attempts since 1951. Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has spent several decades under military rule (1958 – 1971, 1977 – 1988, 1999 – 2008). Rawalpindi command of army was allegedly involved in all the martial laws or military take overs violating the constitution and destroying democratic system in the country. Rawalpindi had previously lacked military experience as it was a small town before British Raj period. Pakistan army is divided into several Corps or Commands based in different major cities. There was not much evidence of involvement of any other Corps in military take overs.