Ashoka the Great

 Ashoka, known by the title of the Great, was the great emperor of the world-famous and powerful Indian Maurya dynasty. Ashoka was the most glorious king of Buddhism. Emperor Ashoka's full name was Devanampriya Ashoka (King Priyadarshi, beloved of the gods).

 Shivaji I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned the Chhatrapati of his realm at Raigad Fort. 

 Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, prominent social reformers in India. Their fight against caste discrimination, untouchability, and gender inequality, highlighting their contributions to women's education and the upliftment of the oppressed.

A pivotal figure in India's independence movement, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance (satyagraha).

India's first Prime Minister, a key architect of its post-independence policies and institutions.  

An important leader in the independence movement and the first Home Minister of India, known for integrating princely states into the Union.  

A key architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social justice and the rights of the marginalized.  

India's first female Prime Minister, known for her strong leadership and significant policy decisions, including the Green Revolution. 

India's second Prime Minister, known for his slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" and his leadership during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.  

 A renowned scientist and former President of India, known as the "Missile Man" for his contributions to India's space and defense programs.

An Indian nationalist leader known for his role in the Indian National Army and his fight against British rule.  

The first President of India, who played a crucial role in shaping the country's political landscape.  

A key figure in introducing Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world, and a prominent social reformer. 

Popularly known as the Mandal Commission. The commission's report mobilized a segment of the Indian population known as "Other Backward Classes" (OBCs) and initiated a fierce debate on policies related to underrepresented and underprivileged groups in Indian politics.