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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