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PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation
'India Wins Freedom' is an insightful autobiographical account written by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a senior leader of the Indian independence movement and the first Minister of Education of independent India. Published in 1959, the book provides a detailed narrative of the freedom struggle, the partition of India, and the political landscape of that era. It famously included sealed pages containing controversial critiques of other leaders, which were opened 30 years after his death.
Key Points
- > Maulana Abul Kalam Azad authored 'India Wins Freedom'.
- > He served as the first Education Minister of independent India.
- > His birthday, November 11, is celebrated as National Education Day in India.
- > He was the youngest person to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress (at age 35 in 1923).
- > Mahatma Gandhi wrote 'My Experiments with Truth'.
- > Jawaharlal Nehru wrote 'The Discovery of India'.
- > He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1992.
Additional Information
Famous Books by Indian Freedom Fighters
| Book Title | Author | Context / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad | Autobiography and Partition |
| The Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru | Written during imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort |
| Unhappy India | Lala Lajpat Rai | Critique of British rule |
| India Divided | Dr. Rajendra Prasad | Analysis of the partition |
Memory Tips
- Name Connection: The word 'Azad' literally translates to 'Free' or 'Freedom'. Match the word 'Freedom' in the title to the author's name 'Azad'.