Personalities
Bihar GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · 15 facts
Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963): Freedom fighter, scholar, 1st Indian President
Jai Prakash Narayan (1902-1979): Visionary socialist, led Total Revolution (1974)
Kunwar Singh (1777-1858): Valiant freedom fighter of 1857 Revolt
Jagjivan Ram (1908-1986): Dalit leader, freedom fighter, Deputy PM of India
Anugrah Narayan Singh: Congress leader from Bihar, participated in freedom struggle
Ashok Mehta: Economist, planning expert, advisor to govt & international bodies
Manorma Devi: First woman to contest election from Bihar in 1951
Shree Shree Shantidevi Jain: Spiritual leader, established jain institutions
Govind Mohan Malaviya: Freedom fighter, educationalist from Bihar
Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal: Sociologist, led OBC movement, Mandal Commission chair
Bideshwar Pathak: Founded Sulabh International for sanitation revolution in India
Vidyapati (1352-1448): Famous Maithili poet, 'Mithilas' greatest literary figure
Syed Hasan Imam: Prominent Bihar freedom fighter and President of Indian National Congress
Chanakya (Kautilya): Born in Bihar region, advisor to Chandragupta Maurya
Aryabhata (476-550 AD): Ancient mathematician from Bihar who discovered zero