Savitribai Phule was a poet and social reformer from India. She is regarded as the first female teacher of the country and also worked towards the upliftment of women. Phule along with her husband, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, opened the first school for girls in India in 1848. They also advocated for the rights of women …
Swami Vivekananda was a world-renowned spiritual leader who is credited with reviving Hinduism in India and introducing the religion to the Western world. He is also known for his work in social reform and his efforts to promote interfaith dialogue. Vivekananda’s teachings and writings continue to inspire people around the world, and he is considered …
Lachit Borphukan was an Indian military general who served under the Ahom king Swargadeo Pramatta Singha. He is best remembered for leading the defense of Assam against the invading forces of the Mughal Empire during the Battle of Saraighat in 1671. Lachit Borphukan was born into a noble family of the Borphukan clan in present-day …
Draupadi Murmu was a famous Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. She was born into a poor, Dalit family in the village of Sunabeda in Odisha. Draupadi’s parents were daily wage laborers who worked in the fields of the local landlords. Because of her low caste status, Draupadi was not allowed to attend the village …
Golconda Fort was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Golkonda. The fort is located in Hyderabad, India. The fort was built by the first ruler of the Kingdom of Golkonda, Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. The fort was built on a hilltop, and it has a series of walls and gates. The fort has …
In the year 570 CE, Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca, an Arabian city. His father, Abdullah, left the world before he was born and his mother, Amina, died when he was only 6 years old. He was then raised by his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, and later by his uncle, Abu Talib.Prophet Muhammad began receiving …
Vidyasagar was born in a village in West Bengal in 1820. He was married at a very young age and had two children. He lost his wife and children early in life and this made him very sad. He became a teacher and then a principal of a school. He put a lot of effort …
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was a 19th century Muslim reformer and educationalist from British India. He is credited with laying the foundation of the Aligarh Movement to promote Western education among Indian Muslims and uplift their social and economic status. Sir Syed was also a key figure in the establishment of the All-India Muslim League, …
