Autobiography of Famous Indians from Gujarat

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Mahatma Gandhi• Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Probandar, Gujarat.

• He was a freedom fighter who sacrificed a lot for the country.

• Gandhiji moved on a path of Satya and Ahinsa.

• Gandhiji is known as father of the nation and was given a name of “Mahatma” by Ravindranath Tagore.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as “Man of Steel,” was born on Ocober 31, 1875 at Nadiad, Gujarat.

• He was involved in Satyagrah during the freedom fights.

• He was a successful lawyer who helped India suspend extra taxes and hence was given the title of Sardar.

Morarjibhai Desai• Morarjibhai Desai was born on February, 29 1896, in Bhadeli, Gujarat.

• He was the fourth prime minister of India going on the path of truth and self-confidence.

• Morarjibhai Desai was given reward of “Bharat Ratna” for his contribution to the country.

Vikram Sarabhai• Vikram Sarabhai was born on August 12, 1919 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

• He was a well known scientist of India who was known as father of space program of India.

• Dr. Sarabhai was a leader in creating ISRO and Sarabhai Community Science Center in India.

Jamshedji Tata• Jamshedji Tata was born in Navsari, Gujarat on March 3, 1839.

• He established the world famous Tata Group of Industries which include Tata steel, Tata power and Tata Auto.

Dhirubhai Ambani

• Dhirubhai Ambani was born on December 28, 1932, in Chorvad, Gujarat.

• He established Reliance Industries, which became the third fortune 500 companies in the world.

• He was given ”the man of 20th century award,” by Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industy in November 2000.