Rajendra Prasad: Difference between revisions

Line 29:

| religion = [[Hinduism]]

| website =

}}'''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 ==

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 ==

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.

Line 65:

* [[Indian National Congress]]

* [[Constitution of India]]

* [[Freedom Movement]]

* Freedom Movement

* [[Bharat Ratna]]

@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 | religion       = [[Hinduism]]
 | website        =
-}}'''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 ==
-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 ==
-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.
@@ Line 65: / Line 65: @@
 * [[Indian National Congress]]
 * [[Constitution of India]]
-* [[Freedom Movement]]
+* Freedom Movement
 * [[Bharat Ratna]]