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| death_date = {{Death date and age|1964|05|27|1889|11|14}} | | death_date = {{Death date and age|1964|05|27|1889|11|14}} | ||
| death_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]] | | death_place = [[New Delhi]], [[India]] | ||
| resting_place = | | resting_place = Shantivan, New Delhi | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
| occupation = Politician, Freedom Fighter, Writer | | occupation = Politician, Freedom Fighter, Writer | ||
| years_active = 1912–1964 | | years_active = 1912–1964 | ||
| known_for = First [[Prime Minister of India]], Indian independence movement, | | known_for = First [[Prime Minister of India]], Indian independence movement, Non-alignment Movement | ||
| notable_works = ''The Discovery of India'', ''Letters from a Father to His Daughter'', ''Glimpses of World History'' | | notable_works = ''The Discovery of India'', ''Letters from a Father to His Daughter'', ''Glimpses of World History'' | ||
| awards = [[Bharat Ratna]] (1955) | | awards = [[Bharat Ratna]] (1955) | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = Kamala Nehru | ||
| children = [[Indira Gandhi]] | | children = [[Indira Gandhi]] | ||
| parents = | | parents = Motilal Nehru (father), | ||
Swaruprani Thussu (mother) | |||
| religion = Hinduism | | religion = Hinduism | ||
| website = [https://nehrumemorial.nic.in Nehru Memorial Museum & Library] | | website = [https://nehrumemorial.nic.in Nehru Memorial Museum & Library] | ||
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== Early Life and Education == | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Nehru was born into a wealthy Kashmiri Brahmin family in | Nehru was born into a wealthy Kashmiri Brahmin family in Allahabad. His father, Motilal Nehru, was a prominent lawyer and Congress leader. Nehru was educated at Harrow and Eton in England, and later studied law at Trinity College, Cambridge, and the Inner Temple in London.<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/jawaharlal-nehru</ref> | ||
== Role in Indian Independence Movement == | == Role in Indian Independence Movement == | ||
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== Foreign Policy == | == Foreign Policy == | ||
Nehru championed the policy of '''Non-Alignment''' during the Cold War and was a founding leader of the | Nehru championed the policy of '''Non-Alignment''' during the Cold War and was a founding leader of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). He also advocated for peace and cooperation among newly independent nations. | ||
== Notable Works == | == Notable Works == | ||
* '' | * ''Discovery of India'' – A historical and philosophical work written during his imprisonment. | ||
* ''Glimpses of World History'' – Letters to his daughter Indira, explaining world history. | * ''Glimpses of World History'' – Letters to his daughter Indira, explaining world history. | ||
* ''Letters from a Father to His Daughter'' – A collection of educational letters written to a young [[Indira Gandhi]]. | * ''Letters from a Father to His Daughter'' – A collection of educational letters written to a young [[Indira Gandhi]]. | ||
* '' | * ''Tryst with Destiny'' – His iconic speech delivered on 15 August 1947. | ||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
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== Death == | == Death == | ||
Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on 27 May 1964 due to a heart attack. He was cremated at | Jawaharlal Nehru passed away on 27 May 1964 due to a heart attack. He was cremated at Shantivan in New Delhi. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Indian National Congress]] | * [[Indian National Congress]] | ||
* [[Indira Gandhi]] | * [[Indira Gandhi]] | ||
* | * Non-Aligned Movement | ||
* [[Mahatma Gandhi]] | * [[Mahatma Gandhi]] | ||
* | * Tryst with Destiny | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Articles needing more references]] | [[Category:Articles needing more references]] | ||
[[Category:Indian politicians]] | [[Category:Indian politicians]] | ||
[[Category:Prime Ministers of India]] | [[Category:Prime Ministers of India]] | ||
[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]] | [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians]] | ||