Indian Independence Movement

Anna Hazare was the leader of the Lokpal Movement, which demanded the establishment of a Lokpal, an independent anti-corruption ombudsman.

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the first Chairman of ISRO.

Ramoji Film City was founded by Ramoji Rao, the chairman of Eenadu Group.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta was the first Director of SRFTI, Kolkata.

R. Venkataraman was the first President of India from a regional party, the Indian National Congress (Indira).

C.R. Srinivasan, a distinguished Indian cartographer, held the prestigious position of President of the International Cartographic Association (ICA) from 1984 to 1988, representing India on a global stage.

B.N. Jairaj, a distinguished Indian cartographer, held the position of Director of the Survey of India from 1973 to 1978, leading the organization responsible for surveying and mapping the country.

Alluri Sitarama Raju, a tribal leader from Andhra Pradesh, led the Rampa Rebellion in 1922-1924 against the British colonial rule, opposing their oppressive policies and exploitation of the tribal communities.

Jatra Bhagat, a tribal leader from Bihar, led the Tana Bhagat Movement in the early 20th century, advocating for the rights of the tribal communities and opposing the oppressive policies of the British colonial government.

Govind Guru, a Bhil leader and spiritual figure, led the Bhil Revolt in 1913 against the British colonial rule, opposing their oppressive policies and the exploitation of the Bhil community.

Kanshi Ram, a prominent Dalit leader and politician, founded the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in 1984. The BSP aims to represent the interests of Dalits, Bahujans (the majority of the population), and other marginalized communities in India. It has played a significant role in Indian politics, particularly in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a key role in the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

The Montagu-Chelmsford Delegation, led by Edwin Montagu and Lord Chelmsford, was sent to the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 to present India's case for self-government.

Charles Correa designed the Nehru Centre in Mumbai. The cultural center is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

Mahatma Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement. He advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience as a means to achieve independence from British rule.