EDUCATION
DNA Web Team | Nov 11, 2018, 06:58 PM IST
1.First Minister for Education in India post-independence
Maulana Azad became the first Minister for Education in India post-independence.
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2.Maulana Azad's real name was Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin
Azad's real name was Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin who eventually became known as Maulana Azad.
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3.Youngest president of Indian National Congress
Azad became the youngest person to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress at the age of 35 in 1923.
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4.Prominent Muslim leader to oppose creation of Pakistan
Azad became the most prominent Muslim leader to oppose the creation of Pakistan.
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5.Maulana Azad started his career as journalist, publishing works critical of British Raj
He rose to prominence through his work as a journalist, publishing works critical of the British Raj and espousing the causes of Indian nationalism
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6.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was Aamir Khan's great grand uncle
The famous freedom fighter and philosopher Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was Aamir Khan's great grand uncle
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