Complex sentence: Though Manekshaw was to retire in June 1972, his term was extended by a period of six months, and on 3 January 1973 he was conferred with the rank of field marshal in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Split into simpler sentences: Though Manekshaw was to retire in June 1972, his term was extended by a period of six months. On 3 January 1973, Manekshaw was conferred with the rank of field marshal at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.