Aug 23 , 2023

Top 10 Influential Personalities in Modern Indian History

By True Scoop

Mahatma Gandhi - Leader of India’s non-violent freedom struggle; promoter of truth and non-violence; pivotal role in India’s independence.

Jawaharlal Nehru - India’s first Prime Minister; laid foundations for modern India, emphasizing secularism, science, and infrastructure.

B.R. Ambedkar - Architect of the Indian Constitution; championed social justice, worked against untouchability and caste discrimination.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Iron Man of India; key in unifying princely states into the Indian Union.

Indira Gandhi - India’s first female Prime Minister; decisive leadership during the 1971 war and emergency era.

Rabindranath Tagore - First Asian Nobel laureate in Literature; composed India’s national anthem; Bengali Renaissance figure.

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Scientist and 11th President of India; key in India’s civilian space and military missile programs.

Rani Laxmi Bai - Queen of Jhansi; resistance symbol against British rule; remembered for valor and determination.

Swami Vivekananda - Hindu monk; introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the West; emphasized religious tolerance.

Narendra Modi - Current Prime Minister; introduced significant reforms, known for his digital and development-oriented initiatives.