Abul Kalam Azad
Indian politician and writer (1888–1958)
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Updated 2026-05-29
Indian independence firebrand turned education minister who got his birthday declared a national holiday. Azad shaped post-independence India's entire education system as its first education minister.
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Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred to as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian writer, activist of the Indian independence movement and statesman. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India's independence, he became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government. His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as National Education Day across India.
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