Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was the first prime minister of independent India and a key figure in discrediting European imperialism.
Prime Minister
November 14, 1889
Scorpio
May 27, 1964
74
Allahabad, United Provinces, British India
Jawaharlal Nehru, an Indian independence activist born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, India, became the country’s first Prime Minister. He was instrumental in India’s fight for freedom from British colonial rule and was known for his neutralist stance in foreign affairs. Nehru established a parliamentary government in India and advocated for education reform and women’s rights. Among his most renowned works are “The Discovery of India” and “Glimpses of World History.” Additionally, he wrote a series of letters to his daughter, Indira, which were later compiled into the book “Letters from a Father to His Daughter.” Nehru served as India’s prime minister for 16 years, significantly shaping the nation’s political, economic, and social structures. Notably, he played a pivotal role in challenging European imperialism as the first prime minister of independent India.