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Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore: Being a Treasury of Over Ten Thousand Invaluable and Inspiring Thoughts, Views, and Obervations on about Eight Hundred Subjects of Popular Interest, Collected from the Speeches and Writings of These Three Great Leaders of Modern India

This book compiles a treasure trove of over ten thousand thoughts, views, and observations from the speeches and writings of three prominent leaders of modern India: Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Rabindranath Tagore. The compilation spans approximately eight hundred subjects of popular interest, offering readers a glimpse into the intellectual depth and diverse perspectives of these influential figures. more

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Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru served as the first Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964. A prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, he played a pivotal role in shaping the new nation's political and social landscape. Nehru was a philosopher, writer, and lawyer, and his vision for a secular, democratic, and modern India continues to influence the country's development. more

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