Jawaharlal Nehru

Architect of Modern India

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1940

Growing tensions in British India led to Congress advocating for unity while Muslim League sought autonomy, culminating in the Lahore Resolution and demand for Pakistan.

Mar 1940

1939

Indian National Congress Resigns: Defiant Stand Against Colonial Rule

23 Oct 1939

India's Involvement in WWII Sparks Unrest and Political Response from Nehru and Congress

01 Sep 1939

"Glimpses of World History: A Father's Educational Letters on Global Civilization"

1939

Nehru's Leadership in AISPC: Fostering Political and Social Agitations in Princely States.

Feb 1939

1938

Nehru's pivotal role in Congress Planning Commission shapes post-independence India.

Dec 1938

Nehru's Europe Journey: Preparing for Global Conflict in Alexandria and beyond

Jun 1938

Nehru's Europe Journey: Preparing for Global Conflict in Alexandria and beyond

Jawaharlal Nehru's Mother's Death: Impact on Congress Leader's Leadership and Personal Struggles

Jan 1938

1937

Nehru's Peshawar Procession: Unity in India's Independence Struggle

14 Oct 1937

Nehru's Peshawar Procession: Unity in India's Independence Struggle

Jawaharlal Nehru's Secular Vision: Impact of Congress Victory in 1930s Provincial Elections

1937

Nehru leads Congress against Communal Award in provincial elections, strengthening Indian independence movement.

1937

1936

Nehru's Leadership in Congress Against British Rule

Mar 1936

Impact of Jawaharlal Nehru's 'Toward Freedom': Critique of Religion and Advocacy for Secularism.

1936

Kamala Nehru: Key figure in Indian independence movement, wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, dies in Switzerland.

28 Feb 1936

Kamala Nehru: Key figure in Indian independence movement, wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, dies in Switzerland.

1935

Jawaharlal Nehru's 'An Autobiography': Political insights, personal reflections, and vision for India's future.

1935

1934

Nehru’s Release: Tending to Ailing Wife amidst India’s Independence Struggle

Aug 1934

Jawaharlal Nehru's Arrest and Impact in Indian Independence Movement.

12 Jan 1934

1933

Jawaharlal Nehru's Detention and Release: A Key Moment in India's Independence Movement

30 Aug 1933

1931

Jawaharlal Nehru's "no-rent" campaign against British colonial rule in India leads to his re-arrest.

26 Dec 1931

Karachi Congress Resolution: Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy Set for Indian Independence Movement

1931

Motilal Nehru's Impact on India's Independence Movement and his Legacy

06 Feb 1931

Motilal Nehru's Impact on India's Independence Movement and his Legacy

British Colonial Rule and Congress Leaders' Release Guide Path to Independence in India

26 Jan 1931

1930

Nehru's Brief Freedom and Re-Arrest Amid Growing Nationalist Movement in British India

11 Oct 1930

Nehru’s Letters to Indira: Educational, Cultural, and Political Insights

1930

Nehru’s Letters to Indira: Educational, Cultural, and Political Insights

Jawaharlal Nehru's Arrest: Defying British Salt Law in Indian Independence Movement

14 Apr 1930

Indian National Congress Mobilizes Mass Civil Disobedience for Independence Day.

26 Jan 1930

1929

Jawaharlal Nehru's Midnight Flag Hoisting: Turning Point in India's Independence Struggle

31 Dec 1929

Lahore Session: Nehru's Leadership Marks Shift Towards Complete Independence

29 Dec 1929

Jawaharlal Nehru's Call for Total Independence from British Rule in India.

1929

Jawaharlal Nehru's Call for Total Independence from British Rule in India.

1928

Motilal Nehru: Leadership in India's Independence Struggle

1928