Abul Kalam Azad

(1888-1958)

Indian politician and writer

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Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin (11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958), better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian politician, writer and activist of the Indian independence movement. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India's independence, he became the first 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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Born	Maulana Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad 11 November 1888 Mecca, Hejaz Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (now Saudi Arabia)
Died	22 December 1958 (aged 70) Delhi, India
Zodiac	Scorpio
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