Jawaharlal Nehru (Know About)

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Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence. He emerged as the paramount leader of the Indian independence movement under the tutelage of Mahatma Gandhi and ruled India from its establishment as an independent nation in 1947 until his death in 1964. He is considered to be the architect of the modern Indian nation-state: a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic. He was also known as Pandit Nehru due to his roots with Kashmiri Pandit community while many Indian children knew him as "Uncle Nehru" (Chacha Nehru).

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What will you learn from this book

  1. Early Life and Background: Explore Jawaharlal Nehru's early life, family background, and upbringing, providing context to his later political career.

  2. Role in the Indian Independence Movement: Detail Nehru's significant contributions to the Indian independence movement and his leadership role in shaping the nation's destiny.

  3. Vision for India: Understand Nehru's vision for a modern and democratic India, including his ideas on secularism, socialism, and economic development.

  4. First Prime Minister of India: Learn about Nehru's tenure as the first Prime Minister of India and the challenges and opportunities he faced in the early years of independence.

  5. Foreign Policy Initiatives: Explore Nehru's approach to foreign policy, including his commitment to non-alignment and efforts to build diplomatic relationships on the global stage.

  6. Educational and Social Reforms: Understand Nehru's contributions to educational and social reforms in India, emphasizing his belief in the importance of education for national progress.

  7. Personal Life and Relationships: Gain insights into Nehru's personal life, including his relationships with family members, particularly his daughter Indira Gandhi.

  8. Challenges Faced: Examine the challenges and criticisms Nehru faced during his political career, providing a balanced view of his leadership.

  9. Legacy: Reflect on Jawaharlal Nehru's lasting legacy in Indian politics and society, considering how his ideas and policies continue to shape the nation.

  10. Relevance Today: Consider the relevance of Nehru's principles and policies in the contemporary context, evaluating his impact on modern India.

Language English
ISBN-10 9350333341
ISBN-13 9789350333341
No of pages 80
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Book Publisher Maple Press
Published Date 01 Jan 2013

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