Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru was a towering figure in Indian politics and a key architect of the country's independence movement. Born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, India, Nehru was the son of Motilal Nehru, a prominent lawyer and politician. He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and later studied law at the Inner Temple in London. Nehru's early political involvement began in the Indian National Congress, where he was influenced by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and became a close associate of the Indian independence movement. As a prominent leader, Nehru played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was imprisoned several times by the British for his involvement in the freedom movement and was a key figure in the Quit India Movement in 1942. After India gained independence in 1947, Nehru became the country's first Prime Minister, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964. During his tenure, he implemented several landmark policies, including the establishment of a mixed economy, the creation of the Planning Commission, and the promotion of education and science.