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Chanakya was an adviser to the Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta, andwas the chief architect of his rise to power. Kautilya and Vishnugupta, the namesby which the ancient Indian political treatise, called the “Arthashastra” identifiesits author, are traditionally identified with Chanakya. Chanakya has beenconsidered as the pioneer in the field of economics and political science. In theWestern world, he has been referred to as the Indian Machiavelli, althoughChanakya’s works predate Machiavelli’s by about 1,800 years. Chanakya wasteacher in Taxila, an ancient centre of learning and was responsible for the creationof Mauryan empire, the first of its kind on the Indian subcontinent. His workswere lost near the end of the Gupta dynasty and were not rediscovered until 1915.He was a master of the shrewd act of diplomacy. He believed in four ways –Sama, Dana, Danda, Bheda (treating with Equality, Enticement, Punishment orWar and Sowing Dissension).

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Contents -1. Introduction2. Making of Chanakya3. The Chanakya Era4. Many Facets of Chanakya5. Chanakya, the Great legend6. Great Works of Chanakya7. Chanakys‘s Thought

8. Chanakya‘s Political Ethics 9. Chanakya‘s Legacy10. Golden words of Chanakya11. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography Index

ChanakyaSyed, M.H.

Gautam BuddhaSyed, M.H.

Gautam Buddha was a spiritual teacher in ancient India, who foundedBuddhism. In most Buddhist traditions, he is regarded as “the Supreme Buddha”of Our Age, ”Buddha”, meaning, “awakened one” or “the enlightened one”.Gautama, also known as Sakymuni (Sage of the Sakyas), is the primary figure inBuddhism, and accounts of his life, discourses, and monastic rules are belived byBuddhists to have been summarized after his death and memorized by his follow-ers. Various collections of teachings, attributed to him, were passed down by oraltradition, and first committed to writing about 400 years later. He is also regardedas a god or prophet in other religions, such as Hinduism, the Ahmadiyya sect andthe Baha`I faith. He is also called the Tathagata [he, who has come thus], Bhagavat[the Loard], and Sugata [well-gone]. The story of his life is overlaid with legends.

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Contents –1. The Holy Life2. Age of Buddha3. Preaching and Converts4. Buddha‘s Mission5. Teaching of Buddha6. Buddhism in Indian Thought7. Buddha and Hinduism8. Buddha‘s Philosophy

9. Contemporary Relevance ofBuddha

10. Buddhism in South-East Asia11. Buddha‘s Sermons12. Sacred Words of Buddha13. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

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Ashoka, the GreatSyed, M.H.

Ashoka, popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was an emperor of theMauryan Dynasty who ruled almost all of the Indian subcontinent. One of India‘sgreatest emperors, Ashoka reigned over most of present-day India, after a numberof military conquests. His empire stretched from present-day Pakistan andAfghanistan in the west, to the present-day Bangladesh and the state of Assam inthe east, and as far south as northern Kerala and Andhra. He conquered thekingdom of kalinga, which no one in his dynasty had conquered. He embracedBuddhism. He was later dedicated to the propagation of Buddhism, across Asiaand established monuments, marketing several significant sites in the life ofGautama Buddha. Ashoka was a devotee of ahimsa (nonviolence), love, truth,tolerance and vegetarianism. Ashoka is remembered in history as a philanthropicadministrator.

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Contents –1. An Eventful Life2. Character and Personality3. Ashoka, the Emperor4. Empire and Administration5. Ashoka, the Conquerer of

Hearts

6. Ashoka‘s Religious Role7. Golden Words of Ashoka8. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Mahavira is the name, most commonly used to refer to the great sageVardhamana, who established, what are today considered to be the central tenetsof Jainism. According to Jain tradition, he was the 24th and the last Tirthankara.His courage and bravery earned him the name Mahavira. Mahavira’s preachingand efforts to spread Jain philosophy are considered the real catalyst to the spreadof this ancient religion, throughout India and into the mainstream. Vardhaman’sbirthday is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti, the most important religious holidayof Jains, around the world.

ISBN NO:- 978-93-52024-858-4 Edn. : 2011 Price 650 US $ 26.00Contents –1. Age of Mahavira2. The Holy Life3. Renunciation of the World4. Ascetic Life of Mahavira5. Attainment of Nirvana6. Mahavira‘s Five Great Vows7. Precepts of Mahavira

(Sermons)8. Doctrines of Mahavira9. Mahavira‘s Teachings

10. Significance of Mahavira11. Jaina Tradition upto Mahavira12. Jainism, a Religion of

Asceticism13. Golden Words of Mahavira14. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography IndexSyed, M.H.

Lord Mahavira

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One of the tallest figures, among the first generation of modern freedomfighters. He was the most outstanding leader among the extremist congressmen.Bal Gangadhar Tilak later came to be known as “Lokmanya Tilak”. He playeda leading part in popularising the culture of patriotism. He stared two newspa-pers, The Maratha in English and The Kesari in Marathi. He was the first con-gress leader to suffer several terms of imprisonment. He organized the GanapatiFestival and the Shivaji Festival. A great fighter, both in political and socialfields, he played an important role in the Renaissance Movement. He devoted hisentire life to the service of the country. He made excellent use of his great flair forjournalism to mould public opinion in favour of his political aims and objectives.Tilak left the Indian National Congress in Surat session, held in 1907 and laterorganized his own party of extremists, in collaboration with Lala Lajpat Rai andBipin Chandra Pal. Tilak, while in Mandalay prison, wrote his famous book“Gita Rahasya”. He also established the Home Rule League in Bombay. The Brit-ish rulers called him the “Leader of the Indian Unrest” and the Indians hailedhim as “the Prince of Patriots”.


Bal GangadharTilak

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Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. A Leader in the Making3. An Eventful Career4. Leader of Congress5. Great Nationalist

6. Significant Speeches7. Golden Words of Tilak8. Tilak‘s Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

One of the pioneers of Indian national movement, Gopal KrishnaGokhale was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Gokhale gavevoice to the aspirations of millions of Indians, who were looking for freedomfrom the British rule. Gandhiji considered him as his political guru. Apart frombeing a political leader, Gopalkrishna Gokhale, was also a social reformer. Hefounded the “Servents of India Society”, an organization, dedicated to the causeof common people. Gopal Krishna Gokhale’s contribution to the making of Indiannation is invaluable. Gokhale came in contact with Mahadev Govind Ranade,whom Gokhale called his guru. When Indian National Congress held its sessionin Pune in 1895, he was made the secretary of the Reception Committee. Fromthis session, Gokhale became a prominent member of Indian National Congress.For a while Gokhale was also a member of the Bombay Legislative Council.Later, he became a Member of the Imperial Legislative Council.

ISBN No:- 978-93-5024-657-3 Edn. : 2010 Price 600 US $ 24.00Contents –1. Journey of Life2. National Leader in the Making3. Legislator in Bombay4. An Illustrious Career5. Great Nationalist6. Economic Reforms7. Significant Speeches

8. Golden Words of Gokhale9. Gokhale‘s Life at a Glance Appendix Servants of India Society Bibliography Index

Gopal KrishnaGokhaleSyed, M.H.

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Acharya Vinoba Bhave occupied a place of pride in the annals of Indianhistory for his Bhoodan (Gift of the land) movement. At a young age, he immersedhimself in studying the works of Maharashtra‘s saints and philosophers. Lifehas a deeper meaning for him, as he was no ordinary soul. He was a disciple ofMahatma Gandhi. He also brought out the ‘Maharashtra Dharma‘, a monthly inMarathi and became deeply involved with Gandhiji‘s activities. He activelyparticipated in India‘s freedom struggle and in India‘s post-independence era,started social reform movements, like the Bhoodan Movement and the SarvodyaMovement. He was posthumously honoured with Bharat Ratna.

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Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. The Bhoodan Movement3. The Ideology behind Bhoodan

Movement4. Bhoodan Movement?s Impact5. Sampattidan Movement6. Social Change by Vinobaji

7. Vinoba‘s Thought8. Golden Words of Vinobaji9. Great Life at a Glance Appendices Bibliography Index

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, also known as Babasaheb, was an eminentjurist, political leader, social activist, philosopher, thinker, anthropologist,historian, orator, prolific writer, economist, scholar, editor, revolutionary and arevivalist for Buddhism in India. He was also the chief architect of the IndianConstitution. Born into a poor Mahar – then considered untouchable – family,Ambedkar spent his whole life, fighting against social discrimination, the systemof Chaturvarna – the categorization of Hindu society into four varnas – and theHindu caste system. Ambedkar was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’shighest civilian award, posthumously.

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Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Great Ambedkar3. Dalit-Buddhist Movement4. Redefining Ambedkar5. Ambedkar‘s View6. Post-Ambedkar Dalit

Movements

7. Golden Words of Ambedkar8. Ambedkar‘s Speeches9. Ambedkar‘s Life at a Glance10. Appendices (Important

Documents) Bibliography IndexBhim Rao

AmbedkarSyed, M.H.

Acharya VinobaBhave

Akela, A. C., Shewan,M.A., Sharma, N.P.

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J.R.D. TataSyed, M.H.

One of the pioneering industrialists of India, Jehangir RatanjiDadabhoy (J.R.D) Tata was a legend in his life time. He raised Tata Group tonew heights, during his long tenure as its head. Under him, the Tata Groupdiversified into a large number of sectors, from airlines to hotels, trucks to loco-motives, soda ash, heavy chemicals to pharmaceuticals, and financial services totea, air-conditioning etc. He was not only an industrialist, but was a pioneeringaviator too and brought commercial aviation to India. Besides being a patron ofthe arts and a philanthropist, he was a great leader and motivator. He was alsothe longest serving member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He was honouredwith Bharat Ratna, besides other prestigious awards and honours.

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8. The Tata Group9. The Great Tatas10. Golden Words of JRD11. Great Life at a Glance Appendices Bibliography Index

Pherozeshah Mehta was a political leader, activist and a leading lawyer,who was knighted by the then British Government in India for his service to law.His political ideology was, as was the case with most of the Indian leaders of histime, moderate and was hence not directly opposed to the crown‘s sovereignty,but only demanded more autonomy for Indians to Self-rule. He contributed tomany social causes for education, sanitation and health care in Bombay andaround India. He was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress and itsPresident in 1890. As its president, he presided over Indian National Congresssession held in Calcutta. He was nominated to the Bombay Legislative Counciland later a member of the Imperial Legislative weekly newspapers, which becamean important nationalist voce of its time and an important chronicler of the politicalupheavals of a volatile pre-independence India. He was Known as ”Loin ofBombay”. He was nicknamed Ferocious Mehta.

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Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. An Eventful Career3. In Political Arena4. Congress into Being5. National Leader6. Rise in Politics7. Significant Speeches

8. Golden Words of PherozeshahMehta

9. Pherozeshah Mehta‘s Life at aGlance

Bibliography Index

PherozeshahMehta

Syed, M.H.

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HBPL BiographiesThe “Grand Old Man of India”, Dadabhai Naoroji was a great

nationalist. He established the “East India Association” in England to serve as aforum for the ventilation of grievances, against the exploitation by BritishGovernment. He, in his book, “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”, exposedthat poverty and economic backwardness of India were not inherent in localconditions, but were caused by colonial rule, which was draining India of itswealth and capital. Dadabhai Naoroji, a great leader of Indian national movement,was the first Indian to become a Member of the House of the Commons, on theLiberal party’s ticket, where he fervently pleaded the cause of his country. He waselected president of the Indian National Congress, thrice. He also founded BombayAssociation. He established the “London Indian Society”, for a closer relationship,between the Indians and the Englishmen. Naoroji dedicated his entire life andwealth to the National Movement. He kept in touch with youths, all through hislife and continuously developed his thought and acts in a radical direction.

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6. Golden Words of Dadabhai7. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Dadabhai NaorojiSyed, M.H.

Founder of Arya Samaj and Gurukuls for imparting Vediceducation, Swamy Dayanand Sarswati was one of the most radical socio-religiousreformers in the history of India. He propagated egalitarian approach of the Vedasat a time, when widespread casteism was prevalent in the society. He was againstidol worship. He underwent rigorous training under Swami Virjanand Saraswati.Dayanand Saraswati undertook a tour of the entire country, made fiery speechescondemning the caste system, idolatry, and child marriages. Dayanand Saraswatifounded Arya Samaj to promote social service. He gave new interpretations toreform the stagnant Hndu thought through his book “Satyarthprakash” (The Lightof Truth). He profusely quoted the Vedas and other religious texts to insist thatsalvation was not the only motto of a Hindu or Arya, as was believed. To lead afruitful worldly life, working for a noble cause was important, and he preachedthat salvation was possible, through social service.ISBN No:- 978-93-5051-446-7 Edn. : 2011 Price 750 US $ 30.00

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1. An Illustrious Life2. Personality and Character3. Religious Debates4. Visiting Religious Fairs5. Preaching of Faith at Various Places6. Interesting Facts and Anecdotes7. Ideals and Teachings8. Great Works

9. Select Letters10. Golden Words of the Swami11. Great Life at a Glance Appendix - Teacher`s Teacher

(the Great Guru of theSwami)

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Swami DayanandSaraswatiSeewan, M.A.

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the pre-eminent political andspiritual leader of our country, during the Indian independence movement. Hewas the pioneer of satyagraph-resistance to tyranny, through mass civil disobedi-ence, a philosophy, firmly founded upon ahimsa or total nonviolence – which ledIndia to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom acrossthe world. As a practitioner of ahimsa, he swore to speak the truth and advocatedthat others do the same. Gandhi is commonly known around the world as Ma-hatma Gandhi. He is officially honored in India as the Father of the Nation; hisbirthday, 2nd October, is commemorated here as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holi-day, and worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence.

Mahatma GandhiSyed, M.H.

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8. Greatest Leader of His Times9. Speeches, Papers and Letters10. Golden Words of the Mahatma11. Mahatma Gandhi‘s Life at a

Glance Bibliography Index

Vallabhbhai Patel (31st October 1875 – 15th December 1950) was a greatpolitical and social leader of India, who played a major role in the country’sstruggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independentnation. He was called the “Iron Man of India”. In India and across the world, hewas often addressed as Sardar. Raised in the countryside of Gujarat in Gurjarcommunity and largely self-educated, Vallabhbhai Patel was employed in successfulpractice as a lawyer, when he was first inspired by the work and philosophy ofMahatma Gandhi. Subsequently, he became one of the most influential leaders inGujrat. He rose to the leadership of the Indian National Congress and was at theforefront of rebellions and political events, organizing the party and promotingthe Quit India movement. As the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Ministerof India, Patel organized relief for refugees in Punjab and Delhi and led efforts torestore peace across the nation. Patel took charge of the task to forge a unitedIndia from the 565 semi-autonomous princely states and British-era colonialprovinces. Using frank diplomacy backed with the option (and the use) of militaryaction, Patel’s leadership enabled the accession of almost every princely state.

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7. Speeches and Letters8. Views on Sardar9. Golden Words of Sardar Patel10. Sardar Patel‘s Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

SardarVallabhbhai Patel

Syed, M.H.

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Syed, M.H.Sheikh Abdullah

Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, known as Sher-e-Kashmir‘ (the Lion ofKashmir) was one of the most important political figures in the modern history ofKashmir, Sheikh Abdullah was a charismatic leader, and had the following of ahuge majority of Kashmiris. Sheikh Abdullah became the Prime Minister of Jammuand Kashmir, soon after its accession to India. He represented India‘s case onKashmir in UN. Sheikh Abdullah made an important speech in the shrine ofHazratbal in 1949. He lost power in 1953, but successfully came back as ChiefMinister of J&K in 1975. He held this position till his death. No doubt, the Sheikhwas the tallest figure in Kashmir‘s political and social life. He is still respected inthe state, as the builder of modern Kashmir. Sheikh Abdullah redefined freedomin a manner that appeared refreshingly new and revolutionary even, today in the21st century.ISBN No:- 978-93-5024-777-8 Edn. : 2011 Price 600 US $ 24.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Political Career3. The Invasion on Kashmir4. Sheikh‘s Removal5. The Greatest Kashmiri6. Builder of New Kashmir7. Sheikh‘s Historic Role in

Kashmir8. Kashmir‘s Hero : an

Impression

9. Changing Facets of KashmirIssue

10. Sheikh‘s Legacy11. Significant Speeches and

Statements12. Golden Words of the Sheikh13. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography Index

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Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was a leading figure in India‘s strugglefor freedom, apart from being a noted writer, poet and journalist. He edited anUrdu weekly newspapers, named Al-Hilal. It was consequently banned, followingwhich he started a new journal, Al-Balagh. He published many works, criticizingthe British rule and advocating self-rule for India. It was as a leader of the Khilafatmovement that he became close to Mahatma Gandhi. He was elected CongressPresident for the second time and presided over several annual sessions. He ledall negotiations, with the British government, during the crucial phase of transferof power. He became the youngest President of the Indian National Congress. Healways supported the cause of Hindu-Muslim unity and staunchly opposed thedemand for a separate Muslim state of Pakistan. He served in the ConstituentAssembly, formed to draft India’s Constitution. After India‘s independence, heserved as the first Minister of education. He was honoured with ‘Bharat Ratna‘,posthumously.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-926-0 Edn. : 2011 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. Introduction2. An Illustrious Life3. Rise in Politics4. Many Faceted Personality5. Great Scholar and Litterateur6. Azad‘s Thoughts7. Azad on Education8. Views about Azad

Maulana AbulKalam Azad

Syed, M.H.

9. Significant Speeches10. Select Letters by Azad11. Select Letters to Azad12. Golden Words of the Maulana13. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography Index

Lala Lajpat Rai (1865 – 1928) was a great author and politician, who ischiefly remembered as a leader in the Indian fight for freedom from the BritishRaj. He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari (The Caesar of Punjab). He wasalso the founder of Punjab National bank and Lakshmi Insurance Company. Bornin Monga district of Punjab, on 28th January, in 1865, Lajpat rai created a careerof reforming Indian polity through politics and writing. Later, Lala Lajpat Rai’sinvolvement became imperative to the Indian Independence Movement. His actionsin anti-imperialist movements led to numerous arrests. He became an importantmember of the Arya Samaj. Lala Lajpat Rai led political rallies. He presided overthe first session of the All India Trade Union Congress in 1920. In 1923, hebecame a member of the Imperial Legislative Assembly. Lajpat Rai engaged heavilyin direct action and protest against British rule. He was repeatedly arrested. Hewas not only a good orator but also a prolific and versatile writer. In 1928, LajpatRai led a procession to demonstrate against the Simon Commission. During thisprocession, Rai became the target of a lathi charge by British police. Later, hedied of serious injuries.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-242-1 Edn. : 2010 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Leader in Making3. Influence of Arya Samaj4. In Political Arena5. Rise of a Revolutionary6. Writings and Speeches

7. Golden Words of Lala LajpatRai

8. Lala Lajpat Rai‘s Life at aGlance

Bibliography Index

Lala Lajpat RaiSyed, M.H.

Great martyr, Bhagat Singh was one of the most prominent faces ofIndian freedom struggle. He was a revolutionary, ahead of his times. By revolu-tion he meant that the contemporary order of things, which was based on mani-fest injustice, must change. Bhagat Singh studied the European revolutionarymovements and was greatly attracted towards socialism. He realized that theoverthrow of British rule should be accompanied by the socialist reconstructionof Indian society and for this, political power must be seized by the workers.Though portrayed as a terrorist by the British, Sardar Bhagat Singh was criticalof the individual terrorism, which was prevalent among the revolutionary youthof his time and called for mass mobilization. Bhagat Singh gave a new directionto the revolutionary movement in India. Bhagat Singh, because of his interest inreading and a keen sense of history gave revolutionary movement a goal beyondthe elimination of the British.

ISBN No :- 978-93-5024-652-8 Edn. : 2010 Price 600 US $ 22.00Contents –1. An Illustrious Hero2. Journey of Life3. Ghadar Movement4. Making of a Revolutionary5. Influences on the

Revolutionary6. Glorious Struggle7. Symbol of Heroism

8. Great Achievement in a ShortSpan

9. Heroism Continued10. Memorable Writings11. Bhagat Singh‘s Chosen Gems12.Bhagat Singh‘s Life at a Glance Appendices Bibliography Index

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Syed, M.H.Pt. Motilal Nehru

Motilal Nehru was an early Indian Freedom fighter and great leader ofthe Indian National Congress. He became one of the members of first generationof young Indians to receive Western-style college education. He attended MuirCollege at Agra. Later, he enlisted as a lawyer in English courts. Motilal Nahrubecame a barrister and settled in Allahabad. He reached the pinnacle of his legalcareer by gaining the approval to appear in the Privy Council of Great Britain.Nehru was a man of many elitist habits and attitudes and a westernized lifestyle.He was one of the moderate, wealthy leaders of the Indian National Congress.With the ascent of Mahatma Gandhi on the scene, Nehru was one of the first totransform his life into native Indian lifestyle. He served as President of the Con-gress twice. Later, he founded the Swaraj party, which however, failed and Motilalreturned to Congress. He chaired the famous Nehru Commission in 1928, whichwas a counter to the all-British Simon Commission. It‘s report was entitled as,Nehru Report. He is largely remembered for being the patriarch of India‘s mostpowerful political family, which has produced three Prime Minister, includinghis one Jawaharlal Nahru.

ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-834-8 Edn. : 2011 Price 550 US $ 22.00Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. An Eventful Career3. Nehrus, Congress and National

Movement4. Significant Speeches

5. Golden Words of Motilalji6. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography Index

Jawaharlal Nehru (14th November 1889 – 27th May 1964) was a greatstatesman, who was the first (and to date the longest-serving) prime minister ofIndia, from 1947 until 1964. A leading figure in the Indian independencemovement, Nehru was elected by the Congress Party to assume office asindependent India’s first Prime Minister, and re-elected when the Congress Partywon India’s first general election in 1952. A one of the founders of the Non-aligned Movement, he was also an important figure in the international politicsof the post-war era. The son of a wealthy barrister and politician, Motilal Nehru,he became a leader of the left wing of the Indian National Congress, when stillfairly young. Rising to become Congress President, under the mentorship ofMahatma Gandhi, Nehru was a charismatic and radical leader, advocating completeindependence from the British Empire. In the long struggle for Indianindependence, in which he was a key player, Nehru was eventually recognized asGandhi’s political heir.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-229-2 Edn. : 2010 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Journey of Life3. An Eventful Career4. Great Leader of the Nation5. Nehru and Non-aligned Movement6. Great Policy Maker7. Nehru‘s Global View

8. Nehru as a Writer9. Significant Speeches10. Views on Nehru11. Golden Words of Nehru12. Nehru‘s Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Pandit JawaharlalNehru

Syed, M.H.

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Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India for threeconsecutive terms and for a fourth term until her assassination – a total of fifteenyears. She was India’s first, and to date the only, female prime minister. She waspartly educated in India and then in Britain. Born in the politically influentialNehru Family, she grew up in an intensely political atmosphere. Returning toIndia from Oxford, she became involved in the Indian independence movement.She was President of Indian National Congress also. After her father’s death, shebecame a member of Lal Bahadur Shastri’s cabinet. She was made the PrimeMinister after Shastri. She led the nation as Prime Minister, during the decisivevictory in the 1971 war with Pakistan.


Contents –1. An Eventful Life2. Indira Gandhi in Making3. National Leader4. Rise and Rise of Indiraji5. A Multi-Faceted Personality6. Indira, the Icon

7. Speeches and Interviews8. Golden Words of Indira Gandhi9. Indira Gandhi‘s Life at a

Glance Bibliography IndexIndira Gandhi

Syed, M.H.

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a national leader and a great free-dom fighter. Malaviya is known for great achievements, such as founding BanarasHindu University. He was a politician, educational, and an advocate of his es-pousal of Hindu nationalism. He was the President of the Indian National Con-gress for four times. He was one of the founders of Scouting in Indian. He alsofounded a highly influential, English-newspapers, The Leader, published fromAllahabad in 1909. Like many of the contemporary leaders of Indian NationalCongress he was a Moderate. He was one of the important figure in the Non-cooperation movement of Mahatma Gandhi. He also represented Indian at theFirst Round Table Conference in 1931. He was a member of the Imperial Legisla-tive Council and later of Central Legislative Assembly. Later in life, he was alsoaddressed as ‘Mahamana’. A postage stamp was printed in his honour.


Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. A Distinguished Career3. In Political Arena4. Banaras Hindu University5. Significant Speeches

6. Golden Words of Malaviyaji7. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

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Govind Ballabh Pant was a great freedom fighter, an important politi-cal leader from Uttar Pradesh and a forerunner in the movement to establishHindi as the national language of India. He began his career, as a lawyer inKashipur (now in Uttarakhand). In 1921, he entered politics and was elected tothe Legislative Assembly of the United Provinces. He was arrested and impris-oned for several times. In 1935, Pant joined the new Legislative Council, as amember. After independence in 1947, Pant became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.Among his achievement in that position, was the abolition of the zamindari sys-tem. He was called to join as Union Home Minister, after Patel‘s death. In 1957,he was awarded the Bharat Ratna.


Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Rise in Politics3. In Government4. Great Administrator5. Seasoned Parliamentarian6. A Constitution Maker7. Character and Personality

8. Significant Speeches9. Selected Letters10. Golden Words of Pantji11. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Govind BallabhPant

Syed, M.H.

Lal Bahadur Shastri, former Prime Minister of India, Devoted his lifefor the pride and honour of the country. He was regarded as man of principles. Helaid the foundation stones of the well productive schemes like Green Revolutionand White Revolution. Shastri was against the prevailing caste system and there-fore decided to drop his surname. The title “Shastri” was given after the comple-tion of his graduation at Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi. This title refers to a “Scholar”or a person, adept in the “Holy Scriptures”. He was one of the leading and promi-nent faces that ran the Quit India Minister. Nehru, had once said, ”No one couldwish for a better comrade than Lal Bahadur, a man of the highest integrity anddevoted to ideas”. Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first person to be posthumouslyawarded the Bharat Ratna, India`s highest civilian award.


Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. In Political Arena3. Rise in Politics4. The Prime Minister5. A Great Leader6. Memorable Events7. Significant Speeches

8. Select Letters9. Golden Words of Shastriji10. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography Index

Lal BahadurShastriSyed, M.H.

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Bipin Chandra PalSyed, M.H.

Bipin Chandra Pal was a noted politician, journalist and an eminentorator. He had a remarkable literary competence and studied various booksextensively. He was one of the three famous patriots, known as the trilogy of Lal-Bal-Pal. The other two being, Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He wasone of the main architects of the Swadeshi movement. He firmly stood against thepartition of Bengal. He preached the ideal of Swadeshi through himself in thenon-cooperation movements, due to his difference of view points, with other leadersof the movements. Pal had a ‘never say die‘ attitude and he lived by this principle.He revolted against the evils and ill practices of Hinduism. He was a member ofthe Brahmo Samaj and believed in the equality of men and women. He encouragedwidow marriages and female education.


Contents –1. Introduction2. An Illustrious Life3. Political Career4. Literary and Journalistic

Career5. Bipin Chandra Pal‘s Views

6. Significant Writings7. Significant Speeches8. Golden Words of Pal9. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

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Among the earliest of Indian politicians in the pre-independenceera, Surendranath Banerjee, at a very young age, cleared the British institutedICs examination, but was later dismissed, due to racial discrimination. He whippedup a strong protest against it. He was intensely swayed by liberal and progressivethinking. After graduating from the University of Calcutta, Surendranath travelledto England. During his stay in England, Banerjee acquainted himself with theworks of Edmund Burke and other liberal philosophers. Upon returning to India,he started working as a professor of English at the Metropolitan Institution, theFree Church Institution and Ripon College. In the time to come, Banerjee wenton to launch ‘The Bengali‘ newspaper and the Indian National Association. Heemployed these forums to address political and social issues. He rebuked theracial discrimination through speeches, which made him very popular. After theCongress was set up, Banerjee merged Indian National Association with it. Heserved as Congress President also.

Contents -1. An Illustrious Life2. Many Faceted Personality3. Political Journey4. Political Thought5. Speeches at Congress Sessions6. Addresses to the Imperial

Council

7. Lectures in England8. Misecellaneous Speeches9. Lectures on Education10. Golden Words of S.N. Banerjee11. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index


Surendranath BanerjeeShewan, M.A.

Netaji SubhashChandra Bose

Syed, M.H.

Netaji, Subhash Chandra Bose (born January 23, 1897) was a leaderin the Indian independence movement. Bose was elected president of the IndianNational Congress for two consecutive terms, but had to resign from the post,following ideological conflicts with Mahatma Gandhi and after openly attackingthe Congress’ foreign and internal policies. He established a separate politicalparty, the All India Forward Bloc and continued to call for the full and immediateindependence of India from British rule. He was imprisoned by the Britishauthorities eleven times. With Japanese assistance, he re-organised and later ledthe Azad Hind Fauj or Indian National Army. He also formed the Azad HindGovernment in exile and led the Indian National Army in battle against the alliesat Imphal and in Burma. He is presumed to have died on 18th August 1945 in aplane crash over Taiwan. However, contradictory evidence exists regarding hisdeath in accident.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-243-8 Edn. : 2010 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Eventful Life2. Netaji‘s Illustrious Journey3. Social, Economic and Political

Philosophy of Bose4. A Great Freedom Fighter5. Indian National Army6. Mystery of Disappearance7. Great Nation Builder

8. Great Revolutionary9. India of Netaji‘s Dreams10. Netaji‘s Speeches11. Golden Words of Netaji12. Subhash Chandra Bose‘s Life

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Rabindranath Tagore (7th May 1861 – 7th August 1941), sobriquetGurudev, was a great Bengali polymath. He was a popular poet, novelist, musician,and playwright, who reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th andearly 20th centuries. As author of Gitanjali and its “profoundly sensitive, freshand beautiful verse”, and as the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature,Tagore was perhaps the most widely regarded Indian literary figure of all times.He was a mesmerising representative of the Indian culture whose influence andpopularity internationally, perhaps could only be compared to that of Gandhiji,whom Tagore named “Mahatma” out of his deep admiration for him. Tagoremodernised Bengali art by spurning rigid classical forms. His novels, stories,songs, dance-dramas, and essays spoke to political and personal topics. Gitanjali(Song Offerings), Gora (Fair-Faced), and Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World)are his best-known works, and his verse, short stories, and novels were acclaimedfor their lyricism, colloquialism, naturalism and contemplation.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-240-7 Edn. : 2010 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. India of Tagore‘s Vision3. Tagore‘s Nationalism4. Literary Contribution5. Tagore‘s Spiritualism6. The Great Genius7. Tagore‘s Philosophy of

Humanism

8. Tagore‘s EducationalPhilosophy

9. Gems of Poetry (SelectedPoems)

10. Golden Words of Tagore11. Tagore‘s Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

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Raja RammohanRoy

Syed, M.H.

Raja Rammohan Roy was one of the greatest social reformers, Indiahas ever produced. He was instrumental in eradicating social evils, likes Sati,Purdah and child marriage from the Indian soil. He was a staunch supporter ofEnglish education for Indians, to bring them in contact with the advanced scientificideas of the West. The crowing achievement of his organizational efforts was thefoundation of the ‘Brahmo Samaj‘. He was hailed as the ‘Morning Star of theIndian Renaissance‘. A towering personality, he was deeply versed in Indianthought and philosophy and was a scholar of Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit and English.He believed in a colourful culture, mixed with Hinduism and Islam. He made acomparative study of all the religions, prevailing over the world. Mughal EmperorAkbar II conferred upon him the title of ‘Raja‘ for the services rendered by him.He began his reforming activities by preaching the unity of all religions and guidedHinduism, towards modern age. Roy was one of the founders of the Indian press,being associated with several newspapers.

ISBN No – 978-93-5024-835-5 Edn. : 2011 Price 550 US $ 22.00Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Multidimensional Career3. Great Social Reformer4. Religious Reformer5. A Brilliant Scholar [His Views

on Various Subjects]6. Significant Speeches

7. Select Letters8. Golden Words of the Raja9. Great Life at a Glance Appendices Bibliography Index

Swami Vivekananda is known for his inspiring speech at the Parliamentof the World‘s Religions at Chicago, where he had introduced Hindu Philosophyto West. But this was not the only contribution of the saint. He revealed the truefoundations of India‘s unity as a nation. He taught how a nation, with such a vastdiversity can be bound together by a feeling of humanity and brotherhood.Vivekananda emphasized the points of drawbacks of western culture and thecontribution of India to overcome those. Vivekananda was successful inconstructing a virtual bridge between the culture of East and West. He interpretedthe Hindu scriptures, philosophy and the way of life to western people. He madethem realize that in spite of poverty and backwardness, India had a greatcontribution to make to world culture. He played a key role in ending India‘scultural isolation from the rest of the world.


Contents –1. Introduction2. An Illustrious Life3. Journey of Intellect and

Wisdom4. Swami‘s Teachings5. Educational Philosophy

6. Significant Speeches7. Significant Letters8. Golden Words of the Swami9. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

SwamiVivekananda

Syed, M.H.

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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar is considered as one of the pillars of Bengalrenaissance. He managed to continue the reforms movement that was started byRaja Rammohan Roy. Vidyasagar was a well-known author, intellectual and aboveall a staunch believer in humanity. He brought a revolution in the education systemof Bengal. In his book, “Barno-Porichoy” (Introduction to the Letter), Vidyasagarrefined the Bengali Language and made it accessible to the common strata of thesociety. The title `Vidyasagar`, (ocean of knowledge) was given to him, due to hisvast knowledge in almost all areas. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar initiated theconcept of widow remarriage and raised concern for the abolition of Child-marriageand polygamy. He also opened the doors of the colleges and other educationalinstitutions to lower caste. For his immense generosity and kind-heartedness,people started addressing him as ”Daya Sagar” (ocean of kindness).


Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. A Scholarly Career3. Great Academic4. Great Educationist5. Great Social Reforms6. Contribution to Literature and

Journalism

7. Interesting Anecdotes8. Important Letters9. Golden Words of Vidyasagar10. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Iswer ChandraVidyasagar

Syed, M.H.

Aurobindo Ghosh was a freedom fighter, poet, scholar, yogi and phi-losopher. He worked towards the cause of India‘s freedom, and for further evolu-tion of life on earth. Aurobindo Ghosh was a multifaceted person. He was one ofthe pioneers of political awakening in India. He edited the English daily ‘BandeMataram‘ and wrote fearless and pointed editorials. He openly advocated theboycott of British goods, British courts and everything British. He asked the peopleto prepare themselves for passive resistance. However, he left active politics andopted for a spiritual life. He founded an Ashram of Pondichery, where he, alsolunched ‘Arya‘, a monthly review.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-776-1 Edn. : 2011 Price 650 $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. An Enlightening Journey3. Aurobindo‘s Philosophy4. Aurobindo‘s Political Ideology5. Life Works6. Aurobindo‘s Vision and

Teachings

7. Significant Speeches8. Select Letters9. Golden Words of Aurobindo Bibliography Index

Sri AutobindoGhoshSyed, M.H.

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India. He was a greatfreedom fighter and the architect of the Indian Constitution, having served asPresident of the Constituent Assembly, that drafted the Constitution of the Re-public. He had also served as a Cabinet Minister briefly, in the first Governmentat the centre. He was a significant leader of the independence movement. Hejoined Indian National Congress and was elected party President, at the Bombaysession. After India became independent, he was elected the President of India.He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the nation‘s highest civilian award. Becauseof the enormous public adulation, he enjoyed, he was referred to as Desh Ratnaor the ‘jewel of the country‘.


Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. An Eventful Career3. Rise in Political Arena4. Highest Position5. Exemplary Character6. Views on Public Affairs7. Significant Speeches (Speeches

on Various Subjects)

8. Important Letters9. Golden Words of Rajendra

Babu10. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography IndexDr. Rajendra

PrasadSyed, M.H.

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An important personality in Bengal, during the time of the noncooperationmovement, Deshbandhu Chitranjan Das started the boycott of British and otherwestern dresses. He was elected the mayor of Calcutta Corporation and also becamePresident of Congress. A lawyer by profession, he went on to play a very importantrole in Indian struggle for independence. He acquired his higher education fromEngland. His career in law kicked off, when he successfully defended AurobindoGhosh in the Alipore bomb blast case. He set an example for others in adoptingthe handmade desi khadi garments. He later set up the Swarj Party to propagatehis non-moderate views with Motilal Nehru. He also launched a newspaper, named‘Forward‘ to spread his message to the public and fight the British Raj, but laterrechristened it as ‘Liberty‘. Deshbandhu was continuously ill, throughout hispolitical life. But despite this, he showed spunk and unwavering determination inopposing the foreign rule. Chitranjan Das advocated the adherence to constitutionalways in order to attain independence for India. He preached communal concordand supported the cause of national education. Subhas Chandra Bose was hisstaunch follower. Fondly, Das was called Deshbandhu (the friend of the country).

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1. Introduction2. An Illustrious Life3. In Political Arena4. At the Helm in Calcutta5. Significant Speeches

6. Golden Words of Deshbandhu7. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

DeshbandhuChitranajan Das

Seewan, M.A.

Subramanya Bharathi‘s name is counted among the most celebratedbrands of the country. He was a great Tamil poet, reformer and freedom fighter,during the pre-independence era. He was also referred to, by the name of MahakaviBharathiyar, meaning great poet in Tamil. He was an expert at both prose andpoetry and used these to the best of his ability to coax the masses in the south tojoin the great Indian struggle for independence. His time was one of the mosteventful ones in the history of India. He got attracted to the Hindu spirituality andnationalism, during his stay at Varanasi. He attained success as periodicals. Hewas simultaneously against social poverty, exploitation and abuse of thedowntrodden people and the British rule, over the country. He lived a life of utter

poverty, but he was always positive in his thoughts and actions.


Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. A Bright Career3. Great Poet and Writer4. Contribution to Literature5. Bharathi and Renaissance6. Select Letters

7. Golden Words of Bharathi8. Great Life at a Glance Appendix-I Appendix-II Bibliography Index

SubramanyaBharathi

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Jayaprakash Narayan, widely known as JP, was a great freedom fighterand political leader. He was one of the few leaders of modern India, who foughtfor its independence and took part in active politics for a long time, after it becomesindependence. He did his higher studies in United States. After returning to India,JP joined Indian National Congress on the invitation of Jawaharlal Nehru in1929. Mahatma Gandhi was his mentor in Congress. During independencemovement, he was arrested, jailed, and tortured, several times by the British. Hewon particular fame, during Quit India movement. He was one of the founders ofthe Congress Socialist Party, a left-wing group, within the Congress. Later, hebecame deeply disillusioned with the practical experience of socialism in Nehru‘sIndia. Then, he led a movement against corruption and emergency, which led tothe installment of the first non-congress government at the centre. In 1998, hewas posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna award in recognition to his socialservice. Other awarded included, the Magsaysay award for Public Service. JP ishonourably referred to with the august title, Lok Nayak, meaning; ‘People‘sLeader‘.ISBN No: 978-93-5024-833-1 Edn. : 2011 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. An Eventful Career3. J. P. Movement4. J. P.‘s Thought5. Important Writings6. Significant Speeches

7. Select Letters8. Golden Words of J. P.9. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

JayaprakashNarayanSyed, M.H.

Great philosopher and statesman, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan wasthe first Vice-President of India and also went on to be the second President ofIndia. One of India’s most influential scholars of comparative religion andphilosophy, Radhakrishnan is considered through his efforts to have built a bridgebetween East and West by having shown that the philosophical system of eachtradition is comprehensible within the terms of the other. He wrote authoritativeexegeses of India’s religious and philosophical literature for the English speakingworld. Among many honours, he received were a knighthood (1931) and the BharatRatna (1954). Radhakrishnan wrote his thesis for the M.A. degree on: “The Ethicsof the Vedanta and its Metaphysical Presuppositions”. The M.A. thesis waspublished, when he was only 20. Later, he wrote many an acclaimed book onphilosophy, both eastern and western. His birthday is celebrated as Teacher’s Dayon 5th September, every year.

ISBN No:- 978-93-5024-656-6 Edn. : 2010 Price 600 US $ 24.00Contents –1. An Illustrious Personality2. Journey of Life and Career3. The Great Philosopher4. Radhakrishnan‘s Philosophy5. Views on Religion6. Universal Vision7. Metaphysical and Ethical Ideology8. Scholarly Works and High Positions

9. Significant Speeches10. Golden Words of

Radhakrishnan11. Radhikrishnan‘s Life at a

Glance Appendices Bibliography Index

SarvepalliRadhakrishnan

Syed, M.H.

Present book is devoted to the great personality of Periyar E.V.Ramaswamy.

Periyar Erode Venkata Ramaswamy, also known as Ramaswami, EVR,Thanthai Periyar, or Periyar, was a Dravidian social reformer, who founded theSelf-respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. Periyar propagated the principlesof rationalism, self-respect, women’s rights and eradication of caste. He opposedthe exploitation and marginalization of the indigenous Dravidian people of SouthIndia.

ISBN NO:- 978-93-5024-228-5 Edn. : 2010 Price 550 US $ 22.00Contents –1. An Eventful Life2. Political Career3. Vaikom Satyagraha4. The Self-respect Movement5. The Dravidian Movement6. Anti-Hindi Movement7. Eradication of Casteism8. Character and Personality9. A Great Social Thinker

10. Periyar‘s Thoughts onReligion

11. Principles and Legacy ofPeriyar

12. Periyar‘s Relevance in NewMillennium

13. Golden Words of Periyar14. Periyar‘s Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Periyar E.V.Ramaswamy

Syed, M.H.

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Kumaraswamy Kamaraj better known as K. Kamaraj was an Indianpolitician from Tamil Nadu, widely acknowledge as the Kingmaker in Indianpolitics, during the 1960s. He was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and later aMember of Parliament. He was known for his simplicity and integrity. He wasinvolved in the Indian independence movement. As president of the IndianNational Congress, he was instrumental in bringing to power two Nadu, his homestate, he is still remembered for bringing school education to millions of the ruralpoor by introducing free educational and the free Midday Meal Scheme, duringhis tenure as Chief Minister. He was awarded India‘s highest civilian honour, theBharat Ratna, posthumously.

ISBN NO:- 978-93-5024-230-8 Edn. : 2010 Price 500 US $ 20.00Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Political Career3. The Kamaraj Era4. A Rustic Statesman5. Character and Personality

6. Kamaraj‘s Life at a Glance Appendices Bibliography Index

Syed, M.H.K. Kamraj

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, (7th November 1888 – 21st

November 1970) was a great physicist and Nobel laureate in Physics, recognizedfor his work on the molecular scattering of light and for the discovery of theRaman effect, which is named after him. Venkataraman was born atThiruvanaikaval, near Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency. He gained his M.A.,obtaining the highest distinctions. In 1934 Raman became the director of theIndian Institute of Science in Bangalore, where two years later he continued as aProfessor of Physics. Other investigations carried out by Raman were experimentaland theoretical studies on the diffraction of light by acoustic waves of ultrasonicand hypersonic frequencies and those on the effects produced by X-rays on infraredvibrations in crystals exposed to ordinary light. In 1947, he was appointed as thefirst National Professor by the new government of Independent India. Ramanretired from the Indian Institute of Science in 1948 and established the RamanResearch Institute in Bangalore, Karnataka, a year later. He served as its directorand remained active there, until his death in 1970.ISBN No. – 978-93-5024-231-5 Edn. : 2010 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Eventful Life2. Journey of Great Life3. An Illustrious Career4. The Great Genius5. The Great Indian Scientist6. The Great Physicist7. Nobel Laureate Raman8. Raman‘s Global Status9. Raman‘s Impact on Science

10. Raman Effect, theRevolutionary Achievement

11. Views on Raman12. Lectures and Letters13. Raman‘s Life at a Glance14. Golden Words of Raman Bibliography Index

C. V. RamanSyed, M.H.

Great statesman and thinker, Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari, morepopular as Rajaji, was a well known lawyer, writer and politician. He was electedthe second governor-general of India after independence and following this, Rajajiwas made the chief minister of the Indian state of Madras. His interest in politicsstarted at the inception of 1900s. After Mahatma Gandhi returned from SouthAfrica in 1919, Rajaji made up his mind to follow him. He was appointed thegeneral-secretary of the Congress in 1921 and thus, got opportunity to gainacquaintance with other leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel,Maulana Azad, Rajendra Prasad et al. Rajaji steadily rose in rank and even cameto be regarded as Gandhiji’s successor. He shared close kinship with bothJawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel, despite difference in their viewpoints. Beingamong the five most important leaders in Indian National Congress, C.Rajagopalachari played a pivotal role in the life history of this party. He wasalways known to be a staunch protector of his political principles and neverhesitated to disagree with his closest allies, even in front of public. He also foundeda new political outfit, Swatantra Party.ISBN No:- 978-93-5024-653-5 Edn. : 2010 Price 650 US $ 26.00

Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. Political Ideology3. National Movements4. Madras Presidency Days5. Modified Education Policy6. Anti-Hindi Agitations in Tamil

Nadu7. Significant Works8. Significant Speeches

9. Golden Words ofRajagopalachari

10. Rajagopalachari‘s Life at aGlance

Appendix Freedom Movement in South

India Bibliography Index

C. RajgopalachariSyed, M.H.

Elamkulam Manakkal Sankaran Namboodiripad, popularly knownas EMS, was a prominent Communist leader and the first Chief Minister of Kerala.As the first non-congress chief minister in independent India, he also become theleader of the first democratically elected communist government in the world. Hewas renowned as a socialist with the Indian National Congress and the Indepen-dence Movement. He was a writer and author of several literary works and hisbook on the history of kerala is notable. He was one of the founder leaders ofcongress Socialist Party. He was also considered to be one of the founders of theCommunist Party of India (CPI) in Kerala.

ISBN No – 978-93-5024-857-7 Edn. : 2011 Price 650 US $ 26.00Contents –1. An Illustrious Life2. An Eventful Career3. A Great Leader4. Builder of Modern Kerala5. A Literary and Cultural Icon6. E.M.S and Marxist Ideology7. Namboodiripad‘s legacy

8. Namboodiripad‘s SelectWritings and Speech

9. Golden Worlds of EMS10. Great Life at a Glance Appendix Bibliography IndexE.M.S.

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The first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian NationalCongress and the first woman to become the governor of a state in India, SarojiniNaidu was a distinguished poet, renowned freedom fighter and one of the greatorators of her time. She was famously known as Bharatiya Kokila (Nightingaleof India). She was proficient n Urdu, Telugu, English, Bangla and Persian. At theage of twelve, Sarojini Naidu attained national fame, when she topped thematriculation examination at Madras University. She started writing poems inEnglish. Impressed by her poetry, Nizam of Hyderabad, gave her scholarship tostudy abroad. There she met famous laureates of her time. She depictedcontemporary Indian life and events. Sarojini Naidu joined the Indian nationalmovement and came into contact with all great leaders of the time. She awakenedthe women of India. Sarojini Naidu played a leading role during the CivilDisobedience Movement and was jailed. She was arrested again, during the “QuitIndia” movement and was jailed. After independence, Sarojini Naidu became theGovernor of Uttar Pradesh.

ISBN No. – 978-93-5051-457-3 Edn. : 2012 Price 750 US $ 30.00 Contents – 1. An Illustrious Life 2. Political Career 3. Poetic Career 4. Immortal Poetry (Eternal

Poems) 5. Select Letters 6. Significant Writings

7. Significant Speeches 8. Sarojini on India 9. Sarojini on Patriotism10. Sarojini on Spiritualism11. Golden Words of Sarojini12. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Sarojini NaiduShewan M.A.

Dr. Zakir Hussain was great nationalist, statesman and educationist.He was the third President of India. Even in his student life, he was known for hislove of knowledge, his wit and eloquence and his readiness to help his fellowstudents. He was among a small group of students and teachers, who decided toestablish a National Muslim University, named Jamia Millia Islamia. After servingas the Governor of Bihar and as the Vice-President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussainwas elected President of India. He was awarded the highest honour of the land,the Bharat Ratna for his great service to the nation. His famous saying was thatthe whole of India was his home and all its people were his family.

ISBN No – 978-93-5024-927-7 Edn. : 2011 Price 650 US $ 26.00Contents –1. Introduction2. An Illustrious Life3. Education4. Jamia Millia Islamia5. Successful Rise in Career6. Vice-President of India7. President of India8. Great Personality9. Great Educationist

10. Man of Letters11. Journey of Thought12. Significant Speeches13. Select Letters14. Golden Words of Zakir Saheb15. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Dr. Zakir HussainAkela, A.C., Shewan, M.A.,

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President of Theosophical Society of India; founder of Home Rule League,a pleader of self-rule in India and the first woman president of Indian NationalCongress, Annie Besant was a social reformer, political leader, women’s rightsactivist, writer and orator. She was of Irish origin and made India her secondhome. She fought for the rights of Indian people. She had travelled widely inEurope, which had widened her outlook. Annie questioned, not only her long-held religious beliefs but the whole of conventional thinking. Annie Besant foughtfor the causes, she thought were right. She became interested in Theosophy as away of knowing God. To serve humanity at large was its supreme goal. She touredthe entire country. It gave her first hand information about India and middle-class Indians in particular. She also became involved in Indian freedom movement.She founded Home Rule League which advocated self-rule by Indians. She starteda newspaper, “New India”, criticised British rule and was jailed for sedition. Shepresided over an annual Congress session.ISBN No. – 978-93-5051-445-0 Edn. : 2011 Price 750 US $ 30.00

Contents – 1. An Illustrious Life 2. Many Faceted Personality 3. Significant Writings 4. Significant Speeches 5. Select Letters 6. Annie Besant on Education

7. Tributes to Greatness 8. Golden Words of Annie 9. Great Life at a Glance Bibliography Index

Marudur Gopalamenon Ramachandran , commonly known,as MGR was a successful actor, director and greatly loved politician. MGR hadover a 100 films to his credit. MGR joined Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK),founded by C.N. Annadurai; his mentor. Later, he founded his own party, AllIndia Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Eventually, he becameTamil Nadu‘s Chief Minister, and was in office, till his death. He was known tobe a Philanthropist and active social developer. He was posthumously decoratedwith Bharat Ratna, the highest honour in India.


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1. An Eventful Life2. Political Backdrop3. Rise in Politics4. Great Personality5. At the Helm in the State6. Great Achiever7. Farewell to the Leader

8. The Tributes 9. The Life Partner10. Great Achievements11. Great Life at a Glance Appendices Bibliography IndexM.G.

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