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- NAME: Jawaharlal Nehru
- OCCUPATION: Activist, Prime Minister
- BIRTH DATE: November 14, 1889
- DEATH DATE: May 27, 1964
- EDUCATION: Trinity College
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Allahabad, India
- PLACE OF DEATH: New Delhi, India
- AKA: Pandit Nehru
- AKA: Panditji
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Jawaharlal Nehru was the political heir of Mahatma Gandhi. He served as India's first prime minister from 1947 until 1964.
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The life and work of activist and visionary Mohandas "Mahatma" Gandhi was the inspirational root of the Nehru political dynasty. They have maintained sovereignty for India at a high personal cost.
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Born in 1889, Jawaharlal Nehru was the political heir of Mahatma Gandhi. He served as India's first prime minister (1947-1964). Nehru was a key figure in the Indian Independence Movement during the 1930s and 40s. He was charismatic and devoted to ending Britain's colonial rule. As the founder of India's parliamentary government, Nehru became known for his "neutralist" policies in foreign affairs.© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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