Who led a military coup in 1999 overthrowing the democratically elected government in Pakistan?

General Pervez Musharraf

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The correct option is A General Pervez Musharraf
In 1999, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup, which overthrew the democratically elected government. A military coup is when armed forces are used to overthrow an existing government. He later declared himself the President of Pakistan.

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