Indian national leaders biography samples
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India, with its rich and diverse history, has produced an array of leaders who have left an indelible mark on the nation and the world. From ancient emperors and freedom fighters to modern political stalwarts and social reformers, Indian leaders have played decisive roles in shaping the destiny of the country.
Explore the lives and contributions of the top leaders in Indian history, spanning different eras and domains.
1. Emperor Ashoka (304-232 BCE)
Emperor Ashoka, who reigned from 304 to 232 BCE, is renowned for his transformative contributions to ancient India. Initially known for his conquests and militaristic rule, Ashoka underwent a profound change after the Kalinga War. He embraced Buddhism and adopted a policy of non-violence, laying the foundation for a more tolerant and ethical society.
Ashoka’s Rock Edicts, inscribed across the Indian subcontinent, promoted principles of religious freedom, social welfare, and moral conduct. His extensive efforts in estab
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The Greatest Indian
2012 public opinion poll
The Greatest Indian was a poll sponsored by Reliance Mobile and conducted by Outlook magazine, in partnership with CNN-IBN and The History Channel. The poll was conducted from June to August 2012, with the winner, B. R. Ambedkar, announced on 11 August. A program associated with the poll aired from 4 June until 15 August.[1]
Unlike other editions of Greatest Britons spin-offs, The Greatest Indian did not include people from all time periods of history. Two reasons were given for this choice. The first was that "the pre-independence history of India fryst vatten dominated by Mahatma Gandhi and it is impossible for anyone to come close to the Father of the Nation when it comes to Leadership, Impact and Contribution. [...] The panel of experts felt that if Gandhi were to be included in the list, there would be no competition for title of The Greatest Indian".[2] Secondly, The Greatest Indian chose to focus on India
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Jawaharlal Nehru
Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
"Nehru" redirects here. For other uses, see Nehru (disambiguation).
Jawaharlal Nehru | |
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Official portrait, 1948 | |
| In office 15 August 1947 – 27 May 1964 | |
| Monarch | George VI(until 1950) |
| President | |
| Governors General | |
| Vice President | Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Zakir Husain |
| Deputy | Vallabhbhai Patel(until 1950) |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Lal Bahadur Shastri[a] |
| In office 2 September 1946 – 27 May 1964 | |
| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Gulzarilal Nanda |
| In office 2 September 1946 – 15 August 1947 | |
| Governors General | |
| In office 17 April 1952 – 27 May 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |
| Constituency | Phulpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Born | (1889-11-14)14 November 1889 Allahabad, North-Western Provinces, British India (present |