Top 10 Indian Legends

1. Mahatma Gandhi - Leader of the Indian independence movement; proponent of nonviolent resistance.

2. Rabindranath Tagore - Renowned poet, writer, and Nobel laureate; composed India's national anthem.

3. Swami Vivekananda - Influential spiritual leader; introduced Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world.

4. Bhagat Singh - Revolutionary freedom fighter; symbol of resistance against British colonial rule.

5. Mother Teresa - Nobel Peace Prize-winning nun; dedicated her life to helping the poor in Kolkata.

6. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Principal architect of the Indian Constitution; champion of social justice and Dalit rights.

7. Rani Lakshmibai - Queen of Jhansi; a leading figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

8. Sachin Tendulkar - Legendary cricketer; widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket.

9. APJ Abdul Kalam - Renowned scientist and former President of India; known as the "Missile Man of India."

10. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Key leader in India's independence movement; instrumental in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.

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