When was Jawaharlal Nehru born and where did he grow up?
Jawaharlal Nehru was born on the 14th of November 1889 in Allahabad, British India. He grew up in the sprawling mansion known as Anand Bhavan within a family of immense wealth and privilege.
Questions about Jawaharlal Nehru
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What were the key dates of Jawaharlal Nehru's imprisonment during the independence movement?
Jawaharlal Nehru was first arrested on the 6th of December 1921 and spent over nine years in prison across eight periods between 1921 and 1945. He was specifically arrested on the 14th of April 1930 for breaching the salt law and released early on the 26th of January 1931.
When did Jawaharlal Nehru become the Prime Minister of India and what was his first speech?
Jawaharlal Nehru took office as the Prime Minister of India on the 15th of August 1947 and delivered his inaugural address titled Tryst with Destiny. He served as the Prime Minister of the Dominion of India from 1947 and as the Prime Minister of the Republic of India from 1950.
What economic policies did Jawaharlal Nehru implement to develop the Indian economy?
Jawaharlal Nehru implemented policies based on import substitution industrialization and advocated a mixed economy where the government-controlled public sector would co-exist with the private sector. Steel mill complexes were built at Bokaro and Rourkela with assistance from the Soviet Union and West Germany, and the industry grew 7.0% annually between 1950 and 1965.
When did Jawaharlal Nehru die and what major conflict occurred during his final years?
Jawaharlal Nehru died in office from a heart attack on the 27th of May 1964. He faced the Sino-Indian War of 1962, which India lost and exposed the unpreparedness of India's military.