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Jawaharlal Nehru, born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, India, served as the first Prime Minister of India from August 15, 1947, until his death on May 27, 1964. A central figure in Indian politics, Nehru played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement under the mentorship of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a principal architect of modern India's state and its secular, socialist policies. more Jawaharlal Nehru, born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, India, served as the first Prime Minister of India from August 15, 1947, until his death on May 27, 1964. A central figure in Indian politics, Nehru played a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement under the mentorship of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a principal architect of modern India's state and its secular, socialist policies. Nehru's tenure saw the establishment of a parliamentary government and numerous educational institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). He authored the seminal book "The Discovery of India" during his imprisonment in 1942–1946, which provides a comprehensive history of Indian civilization. Nehru's leadership during the formative years of India's independence laid the foundation for its democratic and secular ethos. less

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