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Jawaharlal Nehru
India's first Prime Minister; architect of modern India
Born 1889 ๐ฎ๐ณ India 1947
๐ Known For
1
India's first Prime Minister (1947โ1964) โ longest serving
2
"Tryst with Destiny" speech on independence night โ one of history's great speeches
3
Founded the Non-Aligned Movement (1961) โ refused to side with USA or USSR
Led India for 17 years; promoted democracy and secularism
Quick Facts
Category
๐ Leaders
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Born
1889
Key Year
1947
Achievement
India's first Prime Minister; architect of modern India