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}}'''Dr. Rajendra Prasad''' (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian [[freedom fighter]], lawyer, scholar, and the '''first President of India'''. He played a major role in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and in framing the [[Constitution of India]] as President of the [[Constituent Assembly of India]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rajendra-Prasad</ref>
}}'''Dr. Rajendra Prasad''' (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, scholar, and the '''first President of India'''. He played a major role in the [[Indian Independence Movement]] and in framing the [[Constitution of India]] as President of the [[Constituent Assembly of India]].<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rajendra-Prasad</ref>


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Rajendra Prasad was born in [[Ziradei]], a village in the [[Siwan district]] of [[Bihar]]. His father, '''Mahadev Sahai Srivastava''', was a scholar in Persian and Sanskrit, while his mother, '''Kamleshwari Devi''', was deeply religious.
Rajendra Prasad was born in Ziradei, a village in the Siwan district of [[Bihar]]. His father, '''Mahadev Sahai Srivastava''', was a scholar in Persian and Sanskrit, while his mother, '''Kamleshwari Devi''', was deeply religious.


He excelled in academics, topping the entrance exam at the [[University of Calcutta]]. He later studied law and became a successful lawyer and educator.
He excelled in academics, topping the entrance exam at the University of Calcutta. He later studied law and became a successful lawyer and educator.


== Role in Freedom Struggle ==
== Role in Freedom Struggle ==
Influenced by [[Mahatma Gandhi]], he joined the [[Non-Cooperation Movement]] and later participated in the [[Salt Satyagraha]] and [[Quit India Movement]]. He was imprisoned multiple times for his role in the freedom struggle.
Influenced by [[Mahatma Gandhi]], he joined the [[Non-Cooperation Movement]] and later participated in the Salt Satyagraha and [[Quit India Movement]]. He was imprisoned multiple times for his role in the freedom struggle.


He also served as President of the [[Indian National Congress]] and was known for his simplicity, humility, and discipline.
He also served as President of the [[Indian National Congress]] and was known for his simplicity, humility, and discipline.
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* [[Indian National Congress]]
* [[Indian National Congress]]
* [[Constitution of India]]
* [[Constitution of India]]
* [[Freedom Movement]]
* Freedom Movement
* [[Bharat Ratna]]
* [[Bharat Ratna]]