Abul Kalam Azad : First Education Miniser of India

Maulana Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin Ahmed bin Khairuddin Al-Hussaini Azad was an Indian independence activist, Islamic theologian, writer and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Following India's independence, he became the First Minister of Education in the Indian government.

Born: 11 November 1888, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Died: 22 February 1958, Delhi

Education: Al Azhar University (1905–1907)

Spouse: Zuleikha Begum (m. ?–1943)

Awards: Bharat Ratna

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