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Bihar GK · प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व · 15 facts

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Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963): Freedom fighter, scholar, 1st Indian President

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Jai Prakash Narayan (1902-1979): Visionary socialist, led Total Revolution (1974)

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Kunwar Singh (1777-1858): Valiant freedom fighter of 1857 Revolt

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Jagjivan Ram (1908-1986): Dalit leader, freedom fighter, Deputy PM of India

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Anugrah Narayan Singh: Congress leader from Bihar, participated in freedom struggle

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Ashok Mehta: Economist, planning expert, advisor to govt & international bodies

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Manorma Devi: First woman to contest election from Bihar in 1951

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Shree Shree Shantidevi Jain: Spiritual leader, established jain institutions

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Govind Mohan Malaviya: Freedom fighter, educationalist from Bihar

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Bindeshwari Prasad Mandal: Sociologist, led OBC movement, Mandal Commission chair

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Bideshwar Pathak: Founded Sulabh International for sanitation revolution in India

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Vidyapati (1352-1448): Famous Maithili poet, 'Mithilas' greatest literary figure

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Syed Hasan Imam: Prominent Bihar freedom fighter and President of Indian National Congress

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Chanakya (Kautilya): Born in Bihar region, advisor to Chandragupta Maurya

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Aryabhata (476-550 AD): Ancient mathematician from Bihar who discovered zero