Abul Kalam Azad

Key facts

Born

11 November 1888, Mecca

Died

22 February 1958, Delhi

State of birth

Mecca

Sector

Politics & governance

Profession

Indian politician and writer (1888–1958)

Gender

Male

Biography

Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred to as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian writer, activist of the Indian independence movement and statesman. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India's independence, he became the first and the longest serving Minister of Education in the Indian government. His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day across India.

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Timeline

1. 1888Born in Mecca
2. 1946Becomes Member of the Constituent Assembly of India
3. 1946Becomes member of the Negotiating Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India
4. 1947Becomes Minister of Education
5. 1947Becomes member of the Steering Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India
6. 1947Becomes Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India
7. 1958Dies in Delhi
8. 1992Awarded the Bharat Ratna