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This is a list of famous and ] people from ], a ] in ]. The criteria of this list includes those persons who were '''born''' in the state of Uttar Pradesh and that part of the former ] that now are part of the modern state of Uttar Pradesh. Though their fame could be brief, what matters is that they were well known during the peak of their ].
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This is a list of ] people from ], a state in India. The criteria of this list includes those who were born in the state of Uttar Pradesh and that part of the former ] that now is part of the modern state of Uttar Pradesh.
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==Deities and avatars== ==Deities and avatars==
; Jains Gods / Deities
], a temple in Watford ]]]
* ] or ] (birthplace: ]) 1st Tirthankara of Jainism and founder of Jainism
] (flute).]]
* ] (birthplace: ]) 2nd Tirthankara of Jainism.
]]]
* ] (birthplace: ]) 3rd Tirthankara of Jainism.
*] (Birthplace: ]), is a legendary or historical king of ]. In ], he is considered to be the seventh ] of ].
* ] (birthplace: ] ) 4th Tirthankara of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ]), is a ] worshiped across many traditions of ].
*] (Birth Place: ]), was 22nd Teerthanks of Jainism. * ] (birthplace: ]) 5th Tirthankara of Jainism.
* ] (birthplace: ]) 6th Tirthankara of Jainism.
*] (Birthplace: ]), was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the epic ']'
*] (Birth Place: ]), was an avatar of ]. * ] (birthplace: ]) 7th Tirthankara of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 11th Teerthankar of Jainism. * ] (birthplace: ], Varanasi) 8th Tirthankara of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 16th Teerthankar of Jainism. * ] (birthplace: ]) 9th Tirthankara of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 17th Teerthankar of Jainism. * ] (birthplace: ]), 11th Tirthankara of Jainism
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 18th Teerthankar of Jainism. * ] (birthplace: ]), 13th Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 14th Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 15th Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 16th Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 17th Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 18th Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 22nd Tirthankara of Jainism
* ] (birthplace: ]), 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism

; Hindu gods / deities
* ] (birthplace: ]), legendary or historical king of ]; in ], he is considered to be the seventh ] of Vishnu
* ] (birthplace: ]), brother and close companion of Rama; a hero in the epic '']''
* ] (birthplace: ]) ] worshiped across many traditions of ]
* ] (birthplace: ]), was an avatar of ]

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File:Sri Mariamman Temple Singapore 2 amk.jpg|] statue at the Sri Mariamman Temple (])
File:Rama Lakshmana.jpg|L to R: ] and Lakshmana
File:Neminatha sculpture.jpg|Neminatha (stone). Chahaman, 11th century AD, Narhad, ]
File:Bhelupur Jain temple (cropped).jpg|Parsvanatha statue in ], ]
File:Lord Rama with arrows.jpg|Lord ] with arrows
File:Sarnath Jain Temple (3).jpg|Shreyansanatha at ]
</gallery>


==Authors of the great epics== ==Authors of the great epics==
* ] (birthplace: ]), one of the seven great sages, the ]s, one of the ]s created by ]
*], wrote ]
* ] (birthplace: ]), saint, poet and musician
*], a central and much revered figure in the majority of ] traditions who authored ]
*], a ] ] and ], wrote '']'' ("The Lake of the Deeds of Rama"), an epic devoted to ]. * ] (Ramayana: ]), ] poet and philosopher; wrote '']'' ("The Lake of the Deeds of Rama"), an epic devoted to ]
* ], central and much revered figure in the majority of ] traditions; authored '']''
*]

*] (Birth Place: ])
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File:Queen_Nagamati_talks_to_her_parrot,_Padmavat,_c1750.jpg|Malik Mohammed Jayasi
File:Valmiki Ramayana.jpg|Valmiki
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==Yogis, Sufi poets and mystics== ==Yogis, Sufi poets and mystics==
] ]
*], ] ], one of the iconic figures in the cultural history of the ]. * ], ] ], one of the iconic figures in the cultural history of the ]
*], the only 'Padmashri' recipient in Yoga, Founder President of Mokshayatan International Yogashram, ] * ], only ] recipient in yoga; founder President of Mokshayatan International Yogashram, ]
*], Gazi Miya of ]. * ], Gazi Miya of ]
* ], poet and saint ]
*], a yogi, mystic, teacher, social reformer, and writer.
*], poet and saint ] * ], Sufi saint, born in ]
* ], Yogi and Guru who introduced Yoga in the West. Born in ] in 1893.
*], Sufi saint born in ]
*], mystic who introduced Yoga in the west, ] * ], Sufi saint of Fatehpur Sikri, ]
*], Sufi saint of Fatehpur Sikri, ]


==Poet-saints and religious figures== ==Poet-saints and religious figures==
] ]]]

*], scholar of ], ] and ] in 20th century, ]
;Hindu scholars
*], ] scholar and ] commentator on the ''Prasthanatrayi'', ]
* ]
*], founder of the Rāmānandī sect, ]
*], poet and Saint, ] * ], Yogi ]
* ], ] scholar and ] commentator on the ''Prasthanatrayi'', ].
*], Guru Maharaj of Radhasoamis, ]
*], founder Gayatri Parivar, ] * ], founder of the Rāmānandī sect ]
*] was a blind Hindu poet, ] and ]born in Runkata near Agra
*], founder of the ], ]
*], teacher of ] popularly known as ''Dharma Samrat'', ]
*], composer of the ], ]but it is also said to had born in Soron (Shukar kschetra) in the District of Etah
* ]
* ] * ]
* ], poet and saint, ]
* ], founder and first guru of ] sect, ]
* ], Indologist and Gaudiya Vaishnava leader
* ], blind Hindu poet, ] and musician born in Runkata near Agra
* ], teacher of ], popularly known as Dharma Samrat, ]
* ], founder of the ], ]
* ], composer of the ]

;Islam scholars
* ] (1606–1651), natural philosopher
* ] (1800-1873), Islamic scholar
* ] (1834-1899), Islamic scholar
* ] (1867–1921), Islamic scholar
* ] (1875–1935), Islamic scholar
* ] (died 1935), Islamic scholar
* ] (1889–2001), Sufi saint
* ] (1937–2017), Islamic scholar
* ] * ]
* ], Yogi ]


==Rulers and generals==
==Independence fighters==
===Ancient===
]
*], (or '''Dārbhya''') was a king of ] during the Late ], most likely between {{circa}} 900 and 750 BCE.<ref>] (1989), in ''Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes'' ed. ], Paris, p.142</ref> He is mentioned prominently in the ] and ] ]s.<ref>Witzel (1989), p.127</ref>
*], was a king of ] during the Late ] (8th or 7th century BCE), mentioned in the ] (Vi.ii.9-13) and the ] (V.4-8).<ref>] (1972), ''Political History of Ancient India'', Calcutta: University of Calcutta, p.67.</ref> Like King Ajatashatru of ] and King Asvapati Kaikeya of ], he is depicted as a major Hindu philosopher-king.
*], (c. 6th century BCE) was an ] ruler of ]. ] was his capital. He succeeded after {{IAST|Sanjaya Mahākosala}}.<ref>Raychaudhuri H. (1972). ''Political History of Ancient India'', Calcutta: University of Calcutta, pp.90,176</ref>
*], was a king of ] during the lifetime of the ].
* ], {{efn|{{Ubl | ]:चन्दगुत्त मोरीय {{transliteration|pi|Candagutta Mōrīya}}| ]: चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य {{transliteration|skt|Candragupta Maurya
}} | {{langx|grc|Σανδράκοπτος}} {{transliteration|grc|Sandrákoptos}} {{lang|grc|Σανδράκοττος}} {{transliteration|grc|Sandrákottos}} {{lang|grc|Ανδροκόττος}} {{transliteration|grc|Androkóttos}}}}}} (350-295 BCE) was the founder of the ], a geographically-extensive empire based in ].<ref name="chakrabarti-maurya-dynasty">{{citation|last=Chakrabarty|first=Dilip K.|author-link=Dilip K. Chakrabarti|title=The Geopolitical Orbits of Ancient India: The Geographical Frames of the Ancient Indian Dynasties |location=New Delhi, Oxford and New York|publisher=Oxford University Press|page=29|year=2010|isbn= 978-0-19-908832-4|quote=We are assuming that the basic historical-geographical configuration of the Magadhan power was achieved before the beginning of the Maurya dynasty, whose founder Chandragupta Maurya simply added to it the stretch from the Indus valley to the southern foot of the Hindukush, giving the Mauryan India a strong foothold in the Oxus to the Indus interaction zone of Indian history. The evidence is in some cases, as in the cases of Gujarat, Bengal, and Assam, shadowy, but if Chandragupta had undertaken expeditions in these directions, there would have been echoes of these expeditions in the literary traditions.}}</ref>
* ], ({{IPA|sa|ɐˈʃo:kɐ}}, {{IAST3|Aśoka}}; {{circa|304}}&nbsp;– 232&nbsp;BCE), popularly known as '''Ashoka the Great''', was the third ] of ] in the ] during {{circa|268}} to 232 BCE.
* ], (c. 335–375 CE) was the second emperor of the ] of ancient India, and is regarded among the greatest rulers of India. As a son of the Gupta emperor ] and the ] princess Kumaradevi, he greatly expanded his dynasty's political and military power.
* ] (c. 375-415), also known by his title '''Vikramaditya''', as well as '''Chandragupta Vikramaditya''', was the third ruler of the ] in ].
*] (c. 415–455 CE), an emperor of the ] of Ancient India. A son of the Gupta emperor ] and Queen ], he seems to have maintained control of his inherited territory, which extended from ] in the west to ] region in the east.
* ]
* ]
* ]


===Medieval===
] at Meerut Chowk]]
*], , also known as '''Rajya Vardhan''', was the eldest son of ] and member of the ]. He ascended the throne after his father's death and was succeeded by his younger brother, ].
*], (] Harṣa-vardhana; {{Circa|590}}–647 CE) was a ] emperor who ruled northern India from 606 to 647 CE. He was the son of ] who had defeated the ] invaders,<ref>India: History, Religion, Vision and Contribution to the World, by Alexander P. Varghese p.26</ref> and the younger brother of ], a king of ], present-day ].
* ], (31 August 1569 – 28 October 1627),<ref name="britannica.com">{{Cite web |date=2023-06-19 |title=Jahangir {{!}} Ruler, Biography, Administration, & Achievements |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jahangir |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=britannica.com|archive-date=24 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724183907/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jahangir |url-status=live }}</ref> known by his imperial name '''Jahangir''' ({{IPA|fa|d͡ʒahɑːn'giːr}}; {{lit|Conqueror of the World}}),<ref name=Brit>{{cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jahangir |title=Jahāngīr |website=Encyclopædia Britannica |access-date=2 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724183907/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jahangir |archive-date=24 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> was the fourth ], who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627.


===Modern===
===Indian Rebellion of 1857===
*], the Rani (Queen) of Jhansi
*], one of the earliest independence fighters of 1857, subject of Bollywood film '']''
*], the freedom fighter who was elected by his ] clansmen as their leader to fight against the British forces during the ].
*], widow of the last Nawab of Awadh and Indian independence fighter in ].
*], Indian independence fighter of 1857 from ], who captured the Khusro Bagh in Allahabad and declared the independence of India.
*], nominal commander-in-chief of Indian rebel forces in the Indian Rebellion of 1857


* ], the '''Rani of Jhansi''' (19 November 1828<!-- Please do not add birth year 1835 as historians no longer accept it as correct; see cited sources and discussion on Talk page --> — 18 June 1858),<ref>] & ] (1999) ''Tournament of Shadows''. Washington, DC: Counterpoint; p. 138 – "Known to history as Lakshmi Bai, she was possibly only twelve in 1842 when she married the aging and infirm Rajah of Jhansi ..."</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">Though the day of the month is regarded as certain historians disagree about the year: among those suggested are 1827 and 1835.</ref> was the ] consort of the princely state of ] in ] from 1843 to 1853 by marriage to ].
===Later 19th, and 20th, centuries===

*], King of Hathras Princely State known as 'Aryan Peshwa'.
====Nawab of Awadh====
*], Indian independence fighter, member of ].
* ], (b. {{birth date|df=yes|1732|01|19}} – d. {{death date|df=yes|1775|01|26}}) was the ]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Bhatia |first1=O. P. Singh |title=History of India, from 1707 to 1856 |date=1968 |publisher=Surjeet Book Depot |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=smdXAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Shuja-ud-Daula%22+-wikipedia}}</ref> and ] and the ] of ] from 5 October 1754 to 26 January 1775.<ref></ref>
*], independence fighter, journalist
* ], (23 September 1748 – 21 September 1797) was the ] ratified by ], from 26 January 1775 to 21 September 1797,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India_princes_A-J.html#Awadh|title=Indian Princely States A-J}}</ref> and the son of ].
*], Indian independence fighter and ].
* ], (30 July 1822 – 1 September 1887) was the eleventh and last ], holding the position for 9 years, from 13 February 1847 to 11 February 1856.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wajid- Ali-Shah (1847-1856)|url=http://lucknow.nic.in/history1/wajid.html|publisher=National Informatics Centre, India|access-date=7 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wajid Ali Shah (1847-1856)|url=http://lucknow.me/Wajid-Ali-Shah.html|publisher=Lucknow.me|access-date=7 February 2013}}</ref>
*], Indian independence fighter and ], became Chief Minister of the United Provinces. Also ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR">] ("Gem of India" in English) is India's '''highest''' ], awarded for the highest degrees of national service. This service includes ], ], and ] achievements, as well as "recognition of public service of the highest order".</ref> recipient.

*] of Pratapgarh, Indian Independence fighter and two time Member of Parliament.
====Banaras state====
*] of ], Indian independence fighter, member of ]. He was close associate of ] and ].
*], His eldest son, Rafa'at wa Awal-i-Martabat Raja Sri Balwant Singh Sahib Bahadur ]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Roper |url=https://archive.org/details/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft/page/493/mode/1up |title=The golden book of India, a genealogical and biographical dictionary of the ruling princes, chiefs, nobles, and other personages, titled or decorated, of the Indian empire |date=1893 |publisher=London Macmillan |others=Robarts - University of Toronto |pages=493}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Roper |url=https://archive.org/details/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft/goldenbookofindi00lethuoft/page/66/mode/1up |title=The golden book of India, a genealogical and biographical dictionary of the ruling princes, chiefs, nobles, and other personages, titled or decorated, of the Indian empire |date=1893 |publisher=London Macmillan |others=Robarts - University of Toronto |pages=66}}</ref> who succeeded his father as ] of Kaswar and ] of Benares in 1738.
*], Indian independence fighter and socialist.
*], commonly known as '''Chait Singh, a''' ] king was a ruler of ] in northern ].<ref name="Agrarian Relations">{{Cite book |last=Yang |first=A. A. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ck4jmD7H34UC&pg=PA67 |title=The Limited Raj: Agrarian Relations in Colonial India, Saran District, 1793-1920.  |publisher=United Kingdom: University of California Press. |year=1989 |isbn=9780520057111 |edition=1st |location=United Kingdom |pages=66–69 |language=English}}</ref>
*], socialist
*], {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|GCSI|GCIE}} (26 November 1855 – 4 August 1931) was ruler of the ] (]), an ]n ], from 1889 to 1931.
*], socialist
*], (5 November 1927 – 25 December 2000) was the king of ], a city considered holy, located in the Indian state of ].
*], independence fighter and poet

*], independence fighter
====Kohra estate====
*], independence fighter
*]
*], independence fighter
*]
*], freedom fighter accused of the ] case.

*], independence fighter
==Independence Fighters==
*], independence fighter
===18th century===
*], independence fighter
* ], ruler of ], one of the earliest rebel against Company rule.
*], independence fighter ]

*], independence fighter
=== Indian Rebellion of 1857 ===
*] Freedom Fighter
]
*], Human Right Fighter,Sarod Maestro & International social Worker].
] of ], Leader in the ]]]
* ], one of the earliest independence fighters of 1857.
* ], was the freedom fighter of the 1857 revolution who was leading the revolution from Jaunpur.
* ], nominal commander-in-chief of Indian rebel forces in the Indian Rebellion of 1857
*], fighter in ], he was from Dumari Riyasat of ]
* ], widow of the last Nawab of Awadh; Indian independence fighter in ]
* ], fighter in ] and Yuvraj of ]
* ], Indian independence fighter of 1857 from ]; captured the Khusro Bagh in Allahabad and declared the independence of India
* ], Rani (Queen) of Jhansi
* ], freedom fighter; elected by his ] clansmen as their leader to fight against the British forces during the ]
* ], Great Indian freedom fighter of 1857; fought against British rule; Commander of Army of Jhansi
* ], main freedom fighter of 1857 revolt from Meerut
* ], ruler of ] and a leader of ]
* ], ruler of ] and a leader of 1857 rebellion

===Later 19th and 20th centuries===
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* ], socialist
* ], independence fighter
* ] (30 November 1888 – 21 December 1920) was an Indian revolutionary who led the Shivaji Samiti group of freedom fighters against the ].
* ], leader of ]
* ] of ], independence fighter; member of ]; close associate of ] and ]
* ], independence fighter
* ], independence fighter, journalist
* ], Indian independence fighter and politician; Chief Minister of the United Provinces; Bharat Ratna recipient<ref name="BR">] ("Gem of India") is India's highest ], awarded for the highest degrees of national service. This service includes ], ], and ] achievements, as well as "recognition of public service of the highest order".</ref>
* ], independence fighter and poet
* ], freedom fighter accused of the Agra Conspiracy case
* ], independence fighter; member of ] who helped ] escape
* ], independence fighter
* ], independence fighter
* ], independence fighter
* ], independence fighter, ]
* ] of Pratapgarh, Indian Independence fighter; two time Member of Parliament
* ], independence fighter
*], (]) independence fighter
* ], Indian independence fighter and socialist
* ], King of Hathras Princely State, known as Aryan Peshwa
* ], independence fighter
* ], socialist
* ] Indian independence fighter and socialist (])
* ], freedom fighter.
* ]
* ] (5 October 1899 – 18 November 1959) was an Indian lawyer and politician.
}}


==Award winners== ==Award winners==


===Param Vir Chakra=== ===Param Vir Chakra===
*Company Quarter Master Havildar ], ] * Company Quartermaster Havildar ], ]
*Captain ] * Captain ]
* ] ] Shahjahan pur, fighter of ] and ]
*]
* Captain ], of Aurangabad, ]; hero of ] in Kargil war
*Major ], the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, the highest Indian gallantry award.
*] of Orangabad, Bulandshaher, the hero of Tiger Hill in Kargil war


===Maha Vir Chakra=== ===Maha Vir Chakra===
*]] * ] ]
*] * Captain ]
* Lance Naik ]
* Air Chief Marshall ]


===Ashok Chakra=== ===Ashok Chakra===

*]
* Constable ]
* Naik ]
* Lieutenant Colonel ]
* Lieutenant Colonel ]


===Bharat Ratna=== ===Bharat Ratna===
{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|
]
*], philosopher and Freedom Fighter, ] * ], philosopher and freedom fighter, ]
*], ] * ], leader of the Indian independence movement; first Prime Minister of India
*Rajrishi ], Freedom Fighter, ] * ], freedom fighter, former Prime Minister; belonged to ] and ]
* ], freedom fighter, Allahabad
*], Freedom Fighter
*], Freedom Fighter, ] & ] * ], sitar maestro, ]
* ], educationist and politician, founder of ], ]
*], Freedom Fighter, ]
* ], politician, eleventh Prime Minister of India
*], Sitar Maestro, ]
}}
*], Shehnai Maestro, ]
*], Prime Minister of India, ]


===Padma Vibhushan=== ===Padma Vibhushan===
* ]
*]
*] * ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]


===Padma Bhushan=== ===Padma Bhushan===
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*Prof ], Historian
* ], international hockey player
*], Author
* ]
*], Poet
*], Tabla Maestro * ], film actor
* ], ophthalmologist
*], scholar
*], Hindi Author * ], Hindi author
*] Science * ], historian
* ], poet
*]
* ], Hindi Writer * ], tabla maestro
*], film actor * ], science
* ], author
* ]
* ], scholar
* ], Hindi writer
* ], music director
}}


===Padma Shree=== ===Padma Shree===
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*], Scholar of Unani medicine
*], Film Director * ] poet, writer
*], Writer * ] writer
* ], Hindi poet and lyricist
*] Babu, Hockey Olympian
* ], scholar of Unani medicine
*], Hindi poet and lyricist
* ], Vice President of India
*], the only Padmashri awardee Yogi, founder Director of Mokshayatan International Yogashram at ]
* ], writer
*] Ex Captain Indian Hockey Team ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ] Babu, hockey Olympian
*] writer
* ], ex-captain of Indian hockey team, ]
*] writer
* ], film director
*]]
* ]
* ], cardiac surgeon
* ], writer
* ], only Padmashri awardee yogi; founder director of Mokshayatan International Yogashram at ]
* ], singer, music composer, lyricst
* ]
* ], Educationist
* ], Grassroot research
}}


===Dada Saheb Phalke Award=== ===Dada Saheb Phalke Award===
* ], lyricist
*], Music Composer
* ], music composer
*] Lyricist
* ], film actor, film producer, television host, occasional playback singer


===Jnanpith Awards=== ===Gyananpith Awards===
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* ]
*], poet
*], poet * ], writer and poet
* ]
*], writer
*], writer and poet * ], poet
*] * ], poet
* ], writer
*]
* ]
*]
}}


===Magasaysay Award=== ===Magasaysay Award===
* ], water conservationist

*] * ]
*], water conservationist


===Arjuna Award=== ===Arjuna Award===
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*], badminton
*], badminton * ], badminton
* ], gymnastics
*], shooter
*], shooter (Uttarkhand) * ], Wrestler
* ], Boxer
*], Hockey
* ], hockey
* ], shooter
* ], badminton
* ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/others/Rio-Paralympics-Mariyappan-Thangavelu-wins-gold-Varun-Bhati-clinches-bronze-in-mens-high-jump/articleshow/54259706.cms|title=Rio Paralympics: Mariyappan Thangavelu wins gold, Varun Bhati clinches bronze in men's high jump|date=10 September 2016|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>
}}


===Major Dhyan Chand Award===
==Science and medicine==
* ], (Wrestling) from Vill. Mewla Bhatti, ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yespunjab.com/|title=Yes Punjab - Latest News from Punjab, India & World|date=21 May 2019}}</ref>
*], ] inventor of anti-osteoporosis drug
*], chairman of the ].<ref name="france-in-india.org"> accessed June 2007</ref>
*], (Mehrotra), mathematician who did fundamental work in ], especially ] on ] ].
*], statistician who worked in ], ], ], ] and ].
*], oceanographer, leader of first Indian Expedition to Antarctica
*Prof. ], scientist, physicist, meteorologist, oceanographer
*], medical pharmacologist
*], inventor of "Jaipur Foot"
*], plant geneticist
*], molecular biologist


==Defence services==
==Holders of high offices==


===Vice President=== ===Army===
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*], former ]
* ], recipient of Maha Vir Chakra
*],Current ]
* ], Rajput Regiment, recipient of Param Vir Chakra<ref name="Nk Jadunath Singh, PVC, Summary @ TWDI">{{cite web|title=Nk Jadunath Singh, PVC (Details)|url=http://twdi.in/node/491|agency=The War Decorated India & Trust|access-date=26 September 2016| archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160927180024/http://twdi.in/node/491| archive-date =27 September 2016| url-status =dead}}</ref>
* ], four Grenadiers, Indian Army, Param Vir Chakra recipient<ref name="PVC"/>
* ]
* ]
* ], ] of the ], Param Vir Chakra recipient<ref name="PVC"/>
* ], 18th Grenadiers of the ], Param Vir Chakra recipient<ref name="PVC">] (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.</ref>
* ], Mahavir Chakra in Indo-Pak war of 1965
}}


===Prime ministers=== ===Air force===
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* ], Air Chief Marshal (Retd)
* ] IAF, Vir Chakra winner in Indo-Pak war of 1965
* ] IAF, Air Marshall (Retd), Vir Chakra winner; Kirti Chakra recipient
* ], Air Chief Marshal (Retd)
* ], Air Chief Marshal (Retd)
* ], Air Chief Marshal, 26th ]
}}


===Navy===
*], first ] and ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> awardee.
* Captain ]
*], third Prime Minister of India and ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> awardee.
*], fourth Prime Minister of India and ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> awardee.
*], fifth Prime Minister of India
*], sixth prime minister of India and ''Bharat Ratna''
*], eighth Prime Minister of India
*], ninth Prime Minister of India
*]. eleventh Prime Minister of India


==Science and medicine==
===Governors===
]]]
*], Governor of ]
* ],is the listed author of the '']'' (''Sushruta's Compendium''), a treatise considered to be one of the most important surviving ancient treatises on medicine and is considered a foundational text of ].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Wujastyk |first1=Dominik |title=The Roots of Ayurveda |date=2003 |publisher=Penguin |isbn=978-0-14-044824-5 |oclc=708372480 }}{{page needed|date=April 2023}}</ref>
*], former Governor of Karnataka
* ], sustainability and rural development expert
*], former Governor of Bihar
* ], environmental scientist and ]
*], Governor of Haryana
* ] (Mehrotra), mathematician who did fundamental work in ], especially ] on ] ]
*], former Governor of Maharashtra
* ], CSIR-CDRI (inventor of anti-osteoporosis drug)
*], former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir
* ], molecular biologist
*], former Governor of Chhatisgarh
* ], inventor of the ]
*], former Governor of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
* ], scientist, physicist, meteorologist, oceanographer
*] Governor of Madhya Pradesh
* ]
*],former CAG and former Governor of Karnataka
* ], inventor of Inferior vena cava filter
*Kunwar Mahmud Ali Khan former Governor of Madhya Pradesh
* ], Indian virologist
* ], Indian marine geologist and former director of the National Institute of Oceanography.
* ], Indian-born neuroscientist working in the United States
* ]
* ], Chemist<ref>{{Cite web |title=View Bhatnagar Awardees |url=https://ssbprize.gov.in/Content/AwardeeList.aspx |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=ssbprize.gov.in}}</ref>
* ], Indian geophysicist.
* ], molecular biologist
* ], organic chemist specialising in natural product chemistry
* ], chairman of the ]<ref name="france-in-india.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.france-in-india.org/en/article.php3?id_article=1317 |title=M.S Swaminathan, R.K Pachauri, Ela Bhatt, Father C. Prakash receive French Govt. awards |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928000015/http://www.france-in-india.org/en/article.php3?id_article=1317 |archive-date=2007-09-28 |access-date=2024-01-22}}</ref>
* ], Distinguished Professor and statistician who worked in ], ], ], ] and ]
* ], medical pharmacologist
* ], agricultural scientist, genomics specialist, biotechnologist
* ], oceanographer, leader of first Indian expedition to Antarctica
* ] is an Indian scientist, a professor in quantum information and computation group at the ], ].
* ] (born 1960) is an Indian clinical ] and ].
* ], is an Indian medical doctor, medical educationist and considered as the first woman M.ch paediatric surgeon from ] in the country.
* ] (born 19 November 1956) is an Indian scientist who researches in the fields of ], ], ] and ].<ref name="Gaiti Hasan - INSA Fellow">{{cite web|url=http://www.insaindia.org/detail.php?id=P06-1411 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316225356/http://www.insaindia.org/detail.php?id=P06-1411 |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 March 2014 |title=Gaiti Hasan – INSA Fellow |publisher=Indian National Science Academy www.insaindia.org |access-date=19 October 2014 }}</ref>
* ] (3 July 1931<ref group=lower-alpha>After government birth records were lost in Pratapgarh, Hasan's mother re-registered Ruqaiya's birthdate as 3 July 1931, slightly earlier than her real birthdate, to enroll her in school earlier.</ref> – 24 June 2015) was a professor of ] who held visiting positions and taught at various universities in England.
* ] was Professor of ] and Dean of the School of Social Sciences (SSS) at the ], ].
* ] is an Indian ] and aerospace engineer working in the ] (ISRO). She was a Deputy Operations Director to India's Mars orbital mission, ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/MOM-has-completed-a-revolution-around-Mars-ISRO-scientist-says/articleshow/55641825.cms|title=MOM has completed a revolution around Mars, ISRO scientist says|work=The Times of India|access-date=4 March 2017}}</ref>
* ] (born 6 September 1962) is an Indian ] specialising in ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.click4doctor.in/doctor/dr-soniya-nityanand-hematologist-hematology/Lucknow/Uttar-Pradesh|title=Dr. Soniya Nityanand Hematologist,HEMATOLOGY in Lucknow Uttar-Pradesh - Click4Doctor.in|website=click4doctor.in|access-date=2017-03-04}}</ref>
* ] is an Indian scientist who has worked extensively in the last 40 years to understand the physiological effects of ].
* ] is an Indian ] and global expert on ].
* ], more popularly known as '''G K Vishwakarma''', was an eminent ], academician and public health administrator.


==Technology==
===Chief Justices===
* ], innovator and developer of world's most languages speaking humanoid ].
*], former Chief Justice of India
* ], India's first woman ]
*], former Chief Justice of India
* ], Founder & CEO of Paytm
* ] is an ] businesswoman and ] of ] technology company ].
* ] is a former executive director of the ] (retired in 2017).<ref name="HINDU">{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/07/stories/2006030703360200.htm |title=Bank ombudsman's advice to customers |via=hindu.com News |work=hindu.com |date=7 Mar 2006 |access-date=3 Jul 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131120100216/http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/07/stories/2006030703360200.htm |archive-date=20 November 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ] is an Indian ] and ]. Jain has been called a "data doyenne" by ''Fortune''.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://fortune.com/2015/10/23/box-divya-jain-reshma-khilnani-heidi-williams/|title = These Three Women Are Box's Big Data Triple Threat|last = Lev-Ram|first = Michal|date = 23 October 2015|work = Fortune|access-date = 21 January 2016}}</ref>
* ] is a ] ] and the founder and CEO of SHEROES, a platform that supports women entrepreneurs.<ref name="founder">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/startups/people/this-founders-helping-more-women-turn-entrepreneur/articleshow/64416982.cms|title=This founder’s helping more women do their own thing|website=]|access-date=2019-06-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://inc42.com/features/sairee-chahal-the-sheroes-story-and-women-entrepreneurs-in-india/|title=In Sairee Chahal’s Shoes: The SHEROES Story And Backing Women Entrepreneurs In India|website=inc42.com|access-date=2019-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://globalindianstories.com/index.php/2020/06/16/sairee-chahal-founder-of-sheroes-the-safe-online-social-space-that-empowers-women/|title=Sairee Chahal – Founder of Sheroes, the safe online social space that empowers women|website=globalindianstories.com|access-date=2021-06-21}}</ref>


==Holders of high offices==
===Chief Ministers===
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* ], second Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee<ref name="BR"/>
*], ] leader
* ], fourth Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee<ref name="BR"/>
*Dr.], former President of Indian National Congress
* ], fifth Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee<ref name="BR"/>
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* ], sixth prime minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee<ref name="BR"/>
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* ], eighth Prime Minister of India
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* ]. eleventh Prime Minister of India and Bharat Ratna awardee<ref name="BR"/>
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===Prime Ministers of other countries ===
===Post Independence===
] (left) and Finance Minister ] (right) in New Delhi, 1991]]
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* ], former Prime Minister of ], His grand father migrated from ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=91 साल की उम्र में मॉरीशस के पूर्व PM का निधन, प्रधानमंत्री मोदी और विदेश मंत्री ने जताया दुख |url=https://www.jagran.com/news/national-mauritius-president-anirudh-jugnauth-died-prime-minister-modi-and-foreign-minister-expressed-grief-21706469.html |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Dainik Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>
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* ], ], Son of Anerood Jugnauth<ref name="livehindustan.com">{{Cite web |title=अलविदा अनिरुद्ध जगन्नाथ: मॉरिशस में हिंदी को सम्मान दिलाने वाला गिरमिटिया चला गया |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/international/story-mauritius-former-prime-minister-sir-anerood-jugnauth-dies-aged-91-anerood-jugnauth-profile-4090437.html |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref>
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*], Gandhian, first lady Minister of India
*], politician
*], Member of Parliament and advocate of the ] movement
*], Former Union Home Minister and Lawyer
*] former union minister
*] (1925-1999), Former cabinet minister <ref name=lok>{{cite web |title=9th Lok Sabha: Members Bioprofile |url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/biodata_1_12/2675.htm |date= |publisher= Lok Sabha Official website}}</ref>
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==Authors==
* ], former President of ], his grand father migrated from ],<ref name="livehindustan.com"/>


===Hindi=== ===Governors===
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* ], former Governor of Haryana
* ], former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir
* ], former Governor of Chhattisgarh
* ], Governor of Rajasthan
* ], former Governor of Karnataka
* ], former Governor of Maharashtra
* ], former Governor of Bihar
* ], former Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
* ], Governor of ]
* ], former CAG and former Governor of Karnataka
* ], former Governor of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
* ], Governor of Rajasthan and former Governor Himanchal Pradesh
* ], former Governor of Meghalaya, Odisha, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa
}}


===Chief Justices===
*], author of ]
* ], former Chief Justice of India
*] books on ], ], freedom struggle, ], ] etc.
* ], former Chief Justice of India
*], author of ]
* ], former Chief Justice of India
*], ]
* ], former Chief Justice of India
*], novelist
* ], former Chief Justice of India
*] Hindi writer
* ], former Chief Justice of India
*] Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer
* ] (1891 – 1960), Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer
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*], Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer
*], Hindi novelist
*], Hindi novelist
*],Hindi novelist
*], Hindi scholar and writer
*], Hindi scholar
*], author of 'Topi Shukla' and 'Adha Gaon'
*], writer
*], writer of 'Raag Darbari'
*], Hindi writer and historian
*]
* ]
*]


===Urdu=== ===Chief Ministers===
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*], novelist of Jasoosi Duniya
* ]
*], writer of Aag Ka Darya
* ]
*], writer
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*], author of Umrao Jaan
*] * ]
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==Political figures==
===English===
*], novelist and writer
*], English author and journalist
*], Novelist and writer
*], Author of "Q&A"


===Pre independence===
==Poets==
]]]
* ]
* ]
* ], ] leader
* ], former President of Indian National Congress
* ]
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* ], education minister (1924–1928)
* ]
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===Urdu=== ===Post independence===
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*]
* ], 5 time MLA from Varanasi
*], classical ] and ] poet
* ], union minister
*], Urdu ] poet
* ]
*], Urdu poet, biographer of Ghalib's life, and a commentator of his poetry
* ]
*], Urdu poet, winner of ''Jnanpith''<ref name="JP"/> award
* ], political leader
*], Urdu and Hindi lyricist, poet and songwriter
* ], 7 time MLA from ] constituency, 2 time cabinet minister in ]
*], Urdu poet
*], poet and lyricist * ], former minister and leader
* ], former prime minister of ]
*], Urdu poet
* ], political leader
*], Urdu poet
* ]
*], Urdu poet
* ]
*], Urdu poet
* ], Indian politician and ] designate of ]
*], Urdu poet
* ], political leader; former minister
*], Urdu poet
* ]
*], Urdu poet
* ]
*], poet
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*], Urdu poet
* ]
*], Urdu Poet, Bollywood Lyricist, Prosody Scholar
* ]

* ], UP CM and Rajasthan Governor; BJP Vice President
===Hindi===
* ]
*], major works are "baagh", "toota truck", tolstoy aur cycle", etc.
* ], former Union Home Minister and lawyer
*], one of four major pillars of the '']i'' School of Hindi.
* ]
*], writer and poet.
* ], politician
*], a major poet of the ''Chhayavaadi'' generation, a period of ] in Modern Hindi poetry. She won the ''Jnanpith''<ref name="JP">] is the highest literary honour conferred in the Republic of India.
* ], politician
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* ], founder of Hindu Samaj Party, who insulted Muhammad, was imprisoned, and murdered after his release
*], one of four major pillars of the ''Chhayavaadi'' School of Hindi.
* ]
*], modern Hindi poet
* ]
*], Hindi poet
* ], Kisan leader
*], humorous Poet
* ] (b. 1938), UP MLA, cabinet minister<ref name=loksabha>{{cite web | title = Members Official Bioprofile | publisher = Lok Sabha website | url = http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/biodata_1_12/2453.htm | accessdate = 2014-05-27 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140528010011/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/biodata_1_12/2453.htm | archive-date = 28 May 2014 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
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* ], member of Parliament
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*] * ]
* ], MLA
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* ], journalist and political leader

* ] (1925–1999), former cabinet minister<ref name=lok>{{cite web |title=9th Lok Sabha: Members Bioprofile |url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/biodata_1_12/2675.htm |publisher=Lok Sabha Official website |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103122124/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/biodata_1_12/2675.htm |archivedate=3 November 2013}}</ref>
==Founders of educational institutions==
* ], Gandhian, first lady Minister of India
*], founder of ]
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* ], Deputy Chief Minister
*], founder of the ].
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* ]

* ], former union minister
===Army===
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* ], ] of the ], ''Param Vir Chakra'''<ref name="PVC">] ('''PVC''') is India's highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.</ref> recipient
* ], union minister
* ], ] of the ], ''Param Vir Chakra''<ref name="PVC"/> recipient
* ], Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Minister of state (finance), former Cabinet Minister (Government of Uttar Pradesh)
*], recipient of Maha Vir Chakra
* ], politician, entrepreneur
* ], 4 Grenadiers, Indian Army, ''Param Vir Chakra''<ref name="PVC"/> recipient
* ], former union minister and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
*]
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* ], ministries of housing, vocational education, skill development
===Air Force===
* ], activist, Indian political leader
*], Air Chief Marshal (Retd)
* ], 7th prime minister of India
*] IAF, Vir Chakra winner in Indo-Pak war of 1965
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*] IAF, Air Marshall (Retd), Vir Chakra winner and Kirti Chakra recipient.
*] Air Chief Marshal (Currant)
*] Air Chief Marshal (Retd)

==Civil Service / Diplomacy==


==Civil service / diplomacy==
===Indian Foreign Service=== ===Indian Foreign Service===
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* ], first Indian Ambassador to the United States
* ], Indian diplomat and ]
* ], first Secretary-General of Foreign Affairs
* ], former Foreign Secretary of India; former Governor of Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh
* ], Indian ] and ]; sister of ]
}}


===Civil services===
*] was an Indian ] and politician, sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the first female ].
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*], first Indian Ambassador to US
* ], member of NCA, ]
*], First Secretary-General of Foreign Affairs
* ]
*], a relative of ], served as a ], as ] to several countries and was offered the post of ] in 1951, but declined. He was awarded the '']'' award in 1999.
* ], bureaucrat
*Hamid Ali Rao former Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament and current Ambaasador of India to Saudi Arabia
* ], ICS, cabinet secretary and governor of West Bengal, Mysore
* ]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-12-30 |title=Durga Shankar Mishra assumes charge as UP chief secretary |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/durga-shankar-mishra-assumes-charge-as-up-chief-secretary/articleshow/88587853.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-04-01 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
* ], first woman to be appointed an ] officer
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-02-17 |title=Tainted Uttar Pradesh top official gets clean chit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lucknow/tainted-uttar-pradesh-top-official-gets-clean-chit/story-kdLKkK8M7bPjrflmkRj32L.html |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
* ], CAG
* ], first CEO of ]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-03 |title=Indian Railway Board gets its first-ever CEO — Vinod Kumar Yadav |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/meet-vinod-kumar-yadav-the-first-ceo-of-114-year-old-indian-railway-board-11599143207223.html |access-date=2023-04-01 |website=mint}}</ref>
* ], Chief Information Commissioner of India
* ] is an ] officer of 1966 cadre batch. He is the only IAS officer to have served as Chief Secretary of two states ] & ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/home/dubey-appointed-chief-secy-of-jharkhand_4184.html|title=Dubey appointed Chief Secy of Jharkhand|date=12 November 2000}}</ref>
* ] is a 1965 batch retired ] (IAS) officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre. He is a former ]. He also served as the ], ] of ], ]. He is the current Chancellor of ] (HNBGU) situated in ] of Uttrakhand. From 2007 to 2017, he was serving as Director at ] and ].
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===Civil Services=== === Indian Police Service ===
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*], ICS, cabinet secretary and governor of West Bengal, Mysore.
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==Music and dance== ==Business==
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* ], entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO Opentalk.to, Co-Founder and ex-CEO ]
* ], CMD Saaibaba Telefilms; founder of Ganga Gauri Mahavidyalaya, Ramnagar, Baijabari, Azamgarh
* ], president of DLF Universal Group
* ], founder of ]
* ], founder of ]
* ], former CEO and chairman of InfoUSA; founder of ]
* ]
* ], founder and CEO of Paytm<ref>{{cite news|url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4269|title=Fifteenth Lok Sabha – Members Bioprofile|access-date=23 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107185834/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/members/former_Biography.aspx?mpsno=4269|archive-date=7 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Chairperson of Paras Milk Pvt. Ltd.
* ], founder and executive vice chairman of ] which owns ], a job portal,<ref name=bu>{{cite news |title=Bikhchandani hits Rs 722 cr jackpot|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=17780 |work=] |date=2006-11-21| url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926094927/http://www.business-standard.com/india/storypage.php?tp=on&autono=17780 | archive-date=2010-09-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Dot-com's poster boy - Sanjeev Bikhchandani |author=Kushan Mitra |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/special/dotcoms-poster-boy--sanjeev-bikhchandani/story/1174.html |date=2008-01-13 |work=] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110731073204/http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/dotcoms-poster-boy--sanjeev-bikhchandani.html/1/1174.html |archive-date=2011-07-31 }}</ref> and the co-founder of ].
* ]
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* ], (born {{circa}}1930) is an Indian entrepreneur. He founded and, until his retirement in 2010, was the chairman of ].
* ], is an ] ] expert, engineer and ] in ]. He is the co-founder and ] of , which was recognized in 2022 by ] as one of the greatest innovations of that year.
* ], currently serving as the chief executive officer, and director of ], the largest bank in Southeast Asia by total assets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 September 2014|title=Singapore's DBS names Citi's Piyush Gupta as CEO|work=]|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42125020090901|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908132558/http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42125020090901|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 September 2009|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Asia-Pacific's 50 largest banks by assets, 2020|url=https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/asia-pacific-s-50-largest-banks-by-assets-2020-58021637|access-date=2021-01-09|website=spglobal.com}}</ref>
* ], was an Indian journalist who founded the Dainik Jagran media group and it Hindi-language publication '']''.<ref name=r2>. istampgallery.com</ref><ref name=r3>. ''SIPA Bulletin''. 2 January 2012. p. 18</ref>
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* ], was an Indian industrialist, chairman and managing director of the ] Prakashan, the publisher of the Hindi newspaper '']''<ref>. istampgallery.com</ref>
* ]
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* ],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/supreme-court-singhania-group-juhu-property-dispute|title=When SC Held a Rare Sunday Session for Singhania Property Dispute|work=The Quint|access-date=26 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/muHXGyt0UPkb7QRGiKx85N/Put-a-framework-in-place-for-transfer-of-wealth.html|title=Put a framework in place for transfer of wealth|last=Vishwanathan|first=Vivina|date=15 September 2017|access-date=26 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.india.com/business/jk-organisations-rs-20000-crore-investment-plans-on-track-192179/|title=JK Organisation's Rs.20,000 crore investment plans on track|last=Service|first=Indo-Asian News|date=12 November 2014|work=India.com|access-date=26 February 2018}}</ref> (1884&nbsp;– 1937) founder of the ], one of India's largest conglomerates.
* ], entrepreneur, investment professional, institution builder and a former chairman of ], a trade organization for the promotion of Indian IT industry.<ref name="Past Chairmen">{{Cite web |url=http://www.nasscom.in/past-chairmen |title=Past Chairmen |date=2016 |access-date=11 August 2016 |website=nasscom.in |publisher=NASSCOM |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820182327/http://www.nasscom.in/past-chairmen |archivedate=20 August 2016 }}</ref>
* ], died 1948) was the father of the ] industry in ].
* ], (born 1944) the founder, chairperson and managing director of The Shahnaz Husain Group.
* ], is an Indian social worker, businessperson, philanthropist and the founder of Jnana Pravaha
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== Educators / founders of educational institutions==
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==Deities and avatars==
], a temple in Watford ]]]
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*] (Birth Place: ]), is a ] worshiped across many traditions of ].
*] (Birth Place: ]), was 22nd Teerthanks of Jainism.
*] (Birthplace: ]), was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the epic ']'
*] (Birth Place: ]), was an avatar of ].
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 11th Teerthankar of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 16th Teerthankar of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 17th Teerthankar of Jainism.
*] (Birth Place: ], ]), was 18th Teerthankar of Jainism.

==Authors of the great epics==
*], wrote ]
*], a central and much revered figure in the majority of ] traditions who authored ]
*], a ] ] and ], wrote '']'' ("The Lake of the Deeds of Rama"), an epic devoted to ].
*]
*] (Birth Place: ])

==Yogis, Sufi poets and mystics==
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*], ] ], one of the iconic figures in the cultural history of the ].
*], the only 'Padmashri' recipient in Yoga, Founder President of Mokshayatan International Yogashram, ]
*], Gazi Miya of ].
*], a yogi, mystic, teacher, social reformer, and writer.
*], poet and saint ]
*], Sufi saint born in ]
*], mystic who introduced Yoga in the west, ]
*], Sufi saint of Fatehpur Sikri, ]
(Hazi Waris Ali Shah) Sufi saint of Dewa, (Barabanki)

==Poet-saints and religious figures==
]
*], scholar of ], ] and ] in 20th century, ]
*], ] scholar and ] commentator on the ''Prasthanatrayi'', ]
*], founder of the Rāmānandī sect, ]
*], poet and Saint, ]
*], Guru Maharaj of Radhasoamis, ]
*], founder Gayatri Parivar, ]
*] was a blind Hindu poet, ] and ]born in Runkata near Agra
*], founder of the ], ]
*], teacher of ] popularly known as ''Dharma Samrat'', ]
*], composer of the ], ]but it is also said to had born in Soron (Shukar kschetra) in the District of Etah
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ], Yogi ]

==Independence fighters==
]

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===Indian Rebellion of 1857===
*], the Rani (Queen) of Jhansi
*], one of the earliest independence fighters of 1857, subject of Bollywood film '']''
*], the freedom fighter who was elected by his ] clansmen as their leader to fight against the British forces during the ].
*], widow of the last Nawab of Awadh and Indian independence fighter in ].
*], Indian independence fighter of 1857 from ], who captured the Khusro Bagh in Allahabad and declared the independence of India.
*], nominal commander-in-chief of Indian rebel forces in the Indian Rebellion of 1857

===Later 19th, and 20th, centuries===
*], King of Hathras Princely State known as 'Aryan Peshwa'.
*], Indian independence fighter, member of ].
*], independence fighter, journalist
*], Indian independence fighter and ].
*], Indian independence fighter and ], became Chief Minister of the United Provinces. Also ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> recipient.
*] of Pratapgarh, Indian Independence fighter and two time Member of Parliament.
*] of ], Indian independence fighter, member of ]. He was close associate of ] and ].
*], Indian independence fighter and socialist.
*], socialist
*], socialist
*], independence fighter and poet
*], independence fighter
*], independence fighter
*], independence fighter
*], freedom fighter accused of the ] case.
*], independence fighter
*], independence fighter
*], independence fighter
*], independence fighter ]
*], independence fighter
*] Freedom Fighter

==Award winners==

===Param Vir Chakra===
*Company Quarter Master Havildar ], ]
*Captain ]
*]
*Major ], the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, the highest Indian gallantry award.
*] of Orangabad, Bulandshaher, the hero of Tiger Hill in Kargil war

===Maha Vir Chakra===
*]]
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===Ashok Chakra===
*]

===Bharat Ratna===
]
*], philosopher and Freedom Fighter, ]
*], ]
*Rajrishi ], Freedom Fighter, ]
*], Freedom Fighter
*], Freedom Fighter, ] & ]
*], Freedom Fighter, ]
*], Sitar Maestro, ]
*], Shehnai Maestro, ]
*], Prime Minister of India, ]

===Padma Vibhushan===
*]
*]

===Padma Bhushan===
*Prof ], Historian
*], Author
*], Poet
*], Tabla Maestro
*], scholar
*], Hindi Author
*] Science
*]
* ], Hindi Writer
*], film actor

===Padma Shree===
*], Scholar of Unani medicine
*], Film Director
*], Writer
*] Babu, Hockey Olympian
*], Hindi poet and lyricist
*], the only Padmashri awardee Yogi, founder Director of Mokshayatan International Yogashram at ]
*] Ex Captain Indian Hockey Team ]
*]
*]
*] writer
*] writer
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===Dada Saheb Phalke Award===
*], Music Composer
*] Lyricist

===Jnanpith Awards===

*], poet
*], poet
*], writer
*], writer and poet
*]
*]
*]

===Magasaysay Award===

*]
*], water conservationist

===Arjuna Award===
*], badminton
*], badminton
*], shooter
*], shooter (Uttarkhand)

==Science and medicine==
*], ] inventor of anti-osteoporosis drug
*], chairman of the ].<ref name="france-in-india.org"/>
*], (Mehrotra), mathematician who did fundamental work in ], especially ] on ] ].
*], statistician who worked in ], ], ], ] and ].
*], oceanographer, leader of first Indian Expedition to Antarctica
*Prof. ], scientist, physicist, meteorologist, oceanographer
*], medical pharmacologist
*], inventor of "Jaipur Foot"
*], plant geneticist
*], molecular biologist

==Holders of high offices==

===Vice President===
*], former ]
*],Current ]

===Prime ministers===

*], first ] and ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> awardee.
*], third Prime Minister of India and ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> awardee.
*], fourth Prime Minister of India and ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> awardee.
*], fifth Prime Minister of India
*], sixth prime minister of India and ''Bharat Ratna''
*], eighth Prime Minister of India
*], ninth Prime Minister of India
*]. eleventh Prime Minister of India

===Governors===
*], Governor of ]
*], former Governor of Karnataka
*], former Governor of Bihar
*], Governor of Haryana
*], former Governor of Maharashtra
*], former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir
*], former Governor of Chhatisgarh
*], former Governor of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
*] Governor of Madhya Pradesh
*],former CAG and former Governor of Karnataka
*Kunwar Mahmud Ali Khan former Governor of Madhya Pradesh

===Chief Justices===
*], former Chief Justice of India
*], former Chief Justice of India

===Chief Ministers===
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===Union Ministers===
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==Political figures==

===Pre Independence===
*], ] leader
*Dr.], former President of Indian National Congress
*], education minister (1924–1928)
*Pandit ]
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===Post Independence===
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*], former minister and leader
*], Union Minister
*], Union Minister
*], Member of Parliament
*], Gandhian, first lady Minister of India
*], politician
*], Member of Parliament and advocate of the ] movement
*], Former Union Home Minister and Lawyer
*] former union minister
*] (1925-1999), Former cabinet minister <ref name="lok"/>
*]
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*]
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==Authors== ==Authors==


===Hindi=== ===Hindi===
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*], author of ]
* ] (1891–1960), Hindi writer
*] books on ], ], freedom struggle, ], ] etc.
* ]
*], author of ]
* ] Hindi writer
*], ]
* ], Hindi writer
*], novelist
*] Hindi writer * ], Hindi writer
*] Hindi writer * ], Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer * ], Hindi scholar and writer
*], Hindi writer * ], Hindi writer
* ] (1891 – 1960), Hindi writer * ], Hindi writer
*], Hindi writer * ], Hindi novelist
* ], Hindi writer
*]
*], Hindi writer * ], Hindi writer
* ], ]
*], Hindi writer
* ], author of '']''
*], Hindi writer
*], Hindi novelist * ], novelist
* ], author of ''Topi Shukla'' and ''Adha Gaon''
*], Hindi novelist
*],Hindi novelist * ], Hindi novelist
*], Hindi scholar and writer * ], Hindi writer and historian
*], Hindi scholar * ], Lok Writer
* ], essayist, poet, critic
*], author of 'Topi Shukla' and 'Adha Gaon'
* ], Hindi novelist
*], writer
* ]
*], writer of 'Raag Darbari'
* ], author of books on sociology, freedom struggle, ], and autobiography
*], Hindi writer and historian
* ] (b. 5 April 1985), novelist known for '']'', ] and '']''
*]
* ], writer of ''Raag Darbari''
* ]
* ], Hindi writer
* ], Hindi scholar
* ], writer
* ], author of '']''
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* ], Hindi writer
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===Sanskrit===
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===Urdu=== ===Urdu===
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*], novelist of Jasoosi Duniya
* ]
*], writer of Aag Ka Darya
* ], author of books on ]
*], writer
*], author of Umrao Jaan * ], novelist of ''Jasoosi Duniya''
* ], writer
*]
*], author of books on ] * ], author of ''Umrao Jaan''
* ], writer of ''Aag Ka Darya''
}}


===English=== ===English===
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*], novelist and writer
*], English author and journalist * ], novelist, poet and columnist
*], Novelist and writer * ], English author and journalist
*], Author of "Q&A" * ], English author
* ], English author
* ], English author
* ], novelist and writer
* ], novelist and writer
* ], author of ''Q&A''
* ], author
* ] is an Indian author, columnist, and ] teacher. She writes both fiction and nonfiction, often on issues related to women and gender in India.
}}


==Poets== ==Poets==
===Hindi===
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* ], Lit Nibandh
* ]
* ], Hindi poet
* ]
* ], poet
* ], writer and poet
* ], one of the four major pillars of the ]i school of Hindi
* ], humorous poet
* ], writer of ''Jinnah: ek punardrishti''
* ]
* ], Hindi Poet
* ], a major poet of the ''Chhayavaadi'' generation, a period of ] in modern Hindi poetry; won the ''Jnanpith'' award in 1982
* ], modern Hindi poet
* ], Hindi poet
* ], Hindi Poet
* ]
* ]
* ], one of the four major pillars of the Chhayavaadi school of Hindi
* ]
}}


===Urdu=== ===Urdu===
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*]
* ], poet
*], classical ] and ] poet
*], Urdu ] poet * ], Urdu poet
* ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet, biographer of Ghalib's life, and a commentator of his poetry
* ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet, winner of ''Jnanpith''<ref name="JP"/> award
*], Urdu and Hindi lyricist, poet and songwriter * ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet * ], Urdu poet, winner of Jnanpith award
*], poet and lyricist * ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet * ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet * ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet * ], Urdu and Hindi lyricist, poet and songwriter
*], Urdu poet * ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet * ], Urdu poet
*], Urdu poet * ], poet and lyricist
* ], Urdu poet, biographer of Ghalib's life, and a commentator of his poetry
*], Urdu poet
*], poet * ], Urdu ] poet
*], Urdu poet * ]
* ], classical ] and ] poet

* ], Poet & Film writer
===Hindi===
* ], Urdu poet
*], major works are "baagh", "toota truck", tolstoy aur cycle", etc.
* ], Urdu poet who migrated to Bengal
*], one of four major pillars of the '']i'' School of Hindi.
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*], writer and poet.
*], a major poet of the ''Chhayavaadi'' generation, a period of ] in Modern Hindi poetry. She won the ''Jnanpith''<ref name="JP"/> award in 1982.
*], one of four major pillars of the ''Chhayavaadi'' School of Hindi.
*], modern Hindi poet
*], Hindi poet
*], humorous Poet
*]
*]
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===Bhojpuri=== ===Bhojpuri===
*] * ]
*] * ]


==Environmentalists==
==Founders of educational institutions==
* ], as an Indian hunter turned ] and author. He was the first who tried to reintroduce tigers and leopards from captivity into the wild.
*], founder of ]
* ], is an Indian environment scientist and a former civil servant.
*], founder of ].
* ], is an Indian environmentalist, known for his endeavors towards environmental conservation and his efforts for obtaining ] status for the upper ] region.<ref name="Ganga Action">{{cite web | url=http://www.gangaaction.org/drive-to-get-upper-ganga-declared-a-world-heritage-site/ | title=Ganga Action | publisher=Ganga Action | date=25 June 2011 | accessdate=15 November 2014}}</ref>
*], founder of the ].
* ] (9 January 1927 – 21 May 2021) was an Indian ] and ] leader.
* ] (1948 – 19 December 2016) was an Indian ], author, journalist, environmentalist, TED speaker, and ] who worked on promoting water conservation, water management and traditional ] techniques.<ref> rainwaterharvesting.org.</ref>
* ] (born 5 November 1952) is an Indian ], ], ] advocate, ] and ] author.<ref>. ] (]). Last visited 2012.</ref>


==Scholars==
==Defence Services==
* ], missile scientist, author, professor
* ]
* ], notable economist of Banaras Hindu University and Currently Vice Chancellor of Manipur University
* ], philosopher
* ], eminent linguist; first Professor Emeritus in Social Sciences at Aligarh Muslim University; fifth Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university in New Delhi
* ], historian
* ], educationist, Physicist, former Vice Chancellor of ]
* ], Chancellor of the ]; President of the ]; first Indian American to lead a major research university in the United States
*], educationist and agricultural economist of ], currently Vice Chancellor of ], former Vice Chancellor of ]
* ], Islamic scholar, thinker, reformer; known for his inclusive and broadminded interpretation of Islam; born in ]
* ] was born in 1855 in Khajuri, a village near ]. In childhood he studied mathematics under Pandit Devakrsna.


===Army=== ==Fine arts==
*Lt. Gen ]
* ], ] of the ], ''Param Vir Chakra'''<ref name="PVC"/> recipient
* ], ] of the ], ''Param Vir Chakra''<ref name="PVC"/> recipient
*], recipient of Maha Vir Chakra
* ], 4 Grenadiers, Indian Army, ''Param Vir Chakra''<ref name="PVC"/> recipient
*]


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===Air Force===
*], Air Chief Marshal (Retd) * ], world's first almond artist
* ]
*] IAF, Vir Chakra winner in Indo-Pak war of 1965
* ], painter
*] IAF, Air Marshall (Retd), Vir Chakra winner and Kirti Chakra recipient.
* ], he is an Indian toy inventor, author, translator and scientist.
*] Air Chief Marshal (Currant)
* ]
*] Air Chief Marshal (Retd)
* ]
* ]
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==Journalism==
==Civil Service / Diplomacy==
]]]

* ], investigative journalist
===Indian Foreign Service===
* ], former minister and columnist

* ], former editor of '']'' magazine
*] was an Indian ] and politician, sister of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the first female ].
* ], managing editor of ''National Herald''
*], first Indian Ambassador to US
* ], Indian journalist and an authority on ] thought
*], First Secretary-General of Foreign Affairs
* ], Dainik Jagran
*], a relative of ], served as a ], as ] to several countries and was offered the post of ] in 1951, but declined. He was awarded the '']'' award in 1999.
* ], journalist

* ], writer, essayist, poet and editor of contemporary Bhojpuri poetry
===Civil Services===
* ], editor of ''Dinmaan''
*], ICS, cabinet secretary and governor of West Bengal, Mysore.
* ], magazine editor
*], first woman to be appointed ] officer
* ], journalist and TV producer
*Sir ], bureaucrat
* ], ''Times of India'' and ''Navbharat Times''
*], Chief Information Commissioner of India
* ], editor of ''Ravivar''
*]
*], CAG * ], editor
* ] (born 1943) is an Indian journalist, novelist and the former editor of ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Veteran editor and author to represent India at Prague Lit Fest|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/veteran-editor-author-represent-india-prague-lit-fest-1502524265.html|work=The Statesman|access-date=November 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Veteran journalist Inderjit Badhwar to represent India at Prague Writers Festival|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2018/sep/10/veteran-journalist-inderjit-badhwar-to-represent-india-at-prague-writers-festival-1870159.html|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=10 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Inderjit Badhwar invited to participate in Prague Writers fest|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/inderjit-badhwar-invited-to-participate-in-prague-writers-fest-118090900441_1.html|work=Business Standard|access-date=9 September 2018}}</ref>

==Music and dance==

===Musicians===
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* ] (1917-2004) Tabla player, music educator from ], ] (1966)
*], ] singer,
*] sarod Player of Utter Pradesh & Member of international Social Organisations, Awarded Internationally,Professor,Ambassador,Maestro etc.
*Dr. ], ] player
*Dr.] was an Indian classical musician. Dean & Head, Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, ], Varanasi and his son
*], bansuri player
*], Tabla Maestro
*], ], was awarded the '']'' for his contributions to ].
*], classical ] player, awarded the ''Bharat Ratna''<ref name="BR"/> in 1999. He has also won three ]
*], musician
*Sir ], the English singer
*], ] ], awarded the ''Bharat Ratna'',<ref name="BR"/> (2001)

===Singers===
* ], is an Indian singer and represents the Banaras Gharana of singers.

* ], singer
* ], ghazal singer
* ], Ghazal and Bhajan singer
* ], ] singer from Benares, known as Maa (mother).
* ] from ]
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===Rappers===
*]
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===Dancers===
*], Kathak exponent
*], Kathak exponent
*], scholar of Indian classical dance
*]
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==Sports== ==Sports==
===Basketball===
* ] (born 5 May 1984, ], ]) is a shooting guard for the ].
* ] is a member of the ],<ref>, asia-basket.com</ref> hailing from Jaunpur, ].
* ] (born 7 September 1989 in ] ]) is an Indian basketball player and former captain of the ].
* ] (]:'दिव्या सिंह') (born 21 July 1982) is former captain of the ].


===Hockey=== ===Hockey===
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*], former international ] player, awarded the ]
*], former international captain of the Indian hockey team and Chief ] of Indian hockey team. * ], former international ] player, awarded the ]
* ], former international captain of the Indian hockey team and Chief ] of Indian hockey team
*], former National Hockey player and Olympian * ], former national hockey player and Olympian
*], former international ] player, was member of the Indian team that won Gold Medal at the ] in Moscow. He was awarded '']'' in 1980 and '']'' in 1986. * ], former international field hockey player; member of the Indian team that won a gold medal at the ] in Moscow; awarded ] in 1980 and ] in 1986
*], captain and member of National Hockey team in 1988 & 1992 Olympics, was awarded ] in 1990. * ], captain and member of National Hockey team in 1988 and 1992 Olympics; awarded ] in 1990
}}


===Baseball=== ===Baseball===
*], One of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States. * ], one of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States
*], One of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States. * ], one of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States

=== Wrestling ===
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===Cricket=== ===Cricket===
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* ], (born 22 October 1997) is an ] international ]er who represents the ] in ], he was born and brought up in the suburbs of ]. His family hails from ], Uttar Pradesh.
}}


===Badminton=== ===Badminton===
*], former national ] champion * ], former national badminton champion
*], former national badminton champion * ], former national badminton champion


===Other sports=== ===Other sports===
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*], shooter
* ], footballer
*], tennis player, the first Indian to reach quarterfinal of ]
*], shooter * ], shooter
* ], golfer
* ], tennis player, the first Indian to reach quarterfinal of ]
* ], shooter
* ], shooter
* ], shooter
* ], Kabaddi
* ], ] fighter
* ], weightlifting
* ], Marathon runner, represented ]
* ], shooter
* ], Boxing
* ], para athlete
* ] is an athlete who competes in the ] event. He was born on 20 July 1992 in ] block.
*]
}}


==Journalism== ==Music dance==
*], Times of India & Navbharat Times
*], Indian journalist and an authority on ] thought
*], managing editor of National Herald
*], former editor of ] magazine
*], former Minister and Columnist
*], journalist and TV producer
*], editor
*], Dainik Jagran
*], investigative journalist
*], journalist
*]
*], magazine editor


===Musicians===
==Satire, comedy, cartoons==
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*], poet and satirist
* ], known by his name '''Udyan Sagar''', is an Indian electronic ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/the-hot-list-2016-nucleya-music-producer-dj/|title=The Hot List 2016: Nucleya (Music Producer/DJ) -|website=rollingstoneindia.com|access-date=4 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/bass-for-impact-udyan-sagar-nucleya|title=Why Nucleya Is A Force To Be Reckoned With|date=24 February 2017|work=Verve Magazine|access-date=4 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rollingstoneindia.com/nucleya/|title=Nucleya -|website=rollingstoneindia.com|access-date=4 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 January 2016|title='I don't like mainstream EDM' says DJ Nucleya|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/i-don-t-like-mainstream-edm-says-dj-nucleya/story-Fm52ycucHdrazTuSPEV4tM.html|access-date=14 August 2020|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
*], satirist
* ] (1917–2004), ] player
*], comedian
* ], ] singer
*] (b. 1940, Harish Chandra Shukla), cartoonist
* ], ] player, awarded the Bharat Ratna<ref name="BR"/> (2001)
*]
* ], English singer
*], actor and stand up comedian
* ], ] player

* ], ] player
==Cinema & theatre==
* ], tabla player

* ], Indian classical musician
===Actors & actresses===
* ], music director; awarded the ] for his contributions to ]

*], ] actor awarded the ''Padma Bhushan'' in 2001. * ], ] player, awarded the Bharat Ratna<ref name="BR"/> in 1999; recipient of three ]
* ], musicologist
*], actor (He was born in barabanki district of Lucknow division U.P)
* ] ] player, awarded the Karmveer, Shiromai, Manishi Ratn.
*], actor
}}
*], actor and Member of Parliament
*], actor
*], was an actress best known for her role in the ]-nominated film '']''
*], film actress in the 1950s
*], actress, ] and the 2000 ]
*], actor
*], comedy actress
*], actor
*], Bhojpuri film actor
*],Miss World,Bollywood actress and English song singer
*], Bollywood actress
*], Bollywood actress
*], Bollywood actor
*], Bollywood actress
*], actor, ('']'')
*]
*]
*]
*], model & actress
*], actor
*], actress
*],Bollywood actress
*],Indian famous Television Actress
*],Indian famous Film Actress

===Directors/producers===

*], film director, film producer and screenwriter who worked on the Hindi epic motion picture, ]
*], film director
*], director
*], director
*], director
*], ] director
*], director
*], director
*], director
*], director


===Singers=== ===Singers===
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*]
]]]
*]
*]
*]
*]
*]
*]
*]
*]


* ], from ]
===Lyricists===
* ], from ]
*]
*] * ]
* ], Ghazal and Bhajan singer
*]
* ], Indian singer and represents the Banaras Gharana of singers
*]
* ], singer
*]
* ], from ]
*]
* ], from ]
*]
* ] (1925–2011), bhajan singer, Padma Shri (2004)
*]
* ], from ]
*]
*]

===Composers===
*]
*]
*]
*]

===Theatre===
*]
*]

===Cinematographers===
*]

===Story/script/dialogue writers===
*] Story and Dialogue writer
*]
*]
*], film script writer
*], dialogue writer of ], ]
*], Story & dialogue writer of ], ]

==Nawabs of Awadh==
]
*], the fourth Nawab, founder of modern Lucknow
*], the poet, choreographer, the last King of Awadh

==Navratnas==
*], Finance Minister and one of the ] of Akbar
*], Hindi Poet and a Navratna of Akbar

==Television==
*], dialogue writer of TV serial 'Ramayan'
*]
*] Dronacharaya in Mahabharat

==Environmentalists==
*], environmentalist
*], conservationist

==Scholars==
*]
*], historian
*], archaeologist and historian

==Fine arts==
*]
*], painter

==Business==
*], founder ]
*], president of DLF Universal Group
*], former CEO and chairman of ] and founder of ], ]
*], Expenditure Secretary

==Crime==
*] (Minister)
*]
*]
*]
*]

==Photographer==
*], Indian photographer
*] (born 1967), Indian fashion and commercial photographer

==Others==
*], historical figure
*], CM of Delhi state
*], activist listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world
*], historical figure
*], Munshi to ]
*], pioneer of Family Planning programme in India

==See also==
*]
*]
*]

==Notes==
{{reflist}}

{{India Honours and Decorations}}
{{Districts of Uttar Pradesh}}

===Singers===

* ] finalist of ].
* ], is an Indian singer and represents the Banaras Gharana of singers
* ], singer * ], singer
* ], ] singer from Banares, known as Maa (mother)
* ], ghazal singer * ], ghazal singer
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* ], Ghazal and Bhajan singer

* ], ghazal singer
===Folk singers===
* ], ] singer from Benares, known as Maa (mother).
* ]
* ] from ]
* ] from ] * ]
* ]
* ]{{dn|date=December 2013}} from ]
* ]
* ] from ]


===Rappers=== ===Rappers===
*] * ], from ]
*] * ]


===Dancers=== ===Dancers===
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*], Kathak exponent
*], Kathak exponent * ], Kathak exponent
* ], Kathak exponent
*], scholar of Indian classical dance
* ], scholar of Indian classical dance
*]
*] * ]
*] * ]
}}


==Cinema and theatre==
==Sports==
===Actors and actresses===

{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
===Hockey===
* ]
*], former international ] player, awarded the ]
* ]
*], former international captain of the Indian hockey team and Chief ] of Indian hockey team.
* ]
*], former National Hockey player and Olympian
* ]
*], former international ] player, was member of the Indian team that won Gold Medal at the ] in Moscow. He was awarded '']'' in 1980 and '']'' in 1986.
* ]
*], captain and member of National Hockey team in 1988 & 1992 Olympics, was awarded ] in 1990.
* ]

* ]
===Baseball===
* ]
*], One of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States.
* ]
*], One of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States.
* ]

* ]
===Cricket===
*], cricketer * ]
* ]
*], cricketer
* ]
*], former Test cricketer
* ]
*], international ]er
* ]
*], international cricketer
* ]
*], international cricketer
* ]
*], international cricketer
* ]
*], former Test cricketer
* ]
*], member Indian Women's Cricket team
* ]
*], cricketer
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
*], U-19 captain
*] * ]
* ]
*]
* ]

* ]
===Badminton===
* ]
*], former national ] champion
* ]
*], former national badminton champion
* ]

* ]
===Other sports===
* ]
*], shooter
* ]
*], tennis player, the first Indian to reach quarterfinal of ]
* ]
*], shooter
* ]

* ]
==Journalism==
* ]
*], Times of India & Navbharat Times
* ]
*], Indian journalist and an authority on ] thought
* ]
*], managing editor of National Herald
* ]
*], former editor of ] magazine
* ]
*], former Minister and Columnist
* ]
*], journalist and TV producer
*], editor * ]
* ]
*], Dainik Jagran
* ]
*], investigative journalist
* ]
*], journalist
*] * ]
* ]
*], magazine editor
* ]

* ]
==Satire, comedy, cartoons==
* ]
*], poet and satirist
* ]
*], satirist
* ]
*], comedian
* ]
*] (b. 1940, Harish Chandra Shukla), cartoonist
* ]
*]
* ]
*], actor and stand up comedian
* ]

}}
==Cinema & theatre==

===Actors & actresses===

*], ] actor awarded the ''Padma Bhushan'' in 2001.
*], actor (He was born in barabanki district of Lucknow division U.P)
*], actor
*], actor and Member of Parliament
*], actor
*], was an actress best known for her role in the ]-nominated film '']''
*], film actress in the 1950s
*], actress, ] and the 2000 ]
*], actor
*], comedy actress
*], actor
*], Bhojpuri film actor
*],Miss World,Bollywood actress and English song singer
*], Bollywood actress
*], Bollywood actress
*], Bollywood actor
*], Bollywood actress
*], actor, ('']'')
*]
*]
*]
*], model & actress
*], actor
*], actress
*],Bollywood actress
*],Indian famous Television Actress
*],Indian famous Film Actress


===Directors/producers=== ===Directors/producers===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|

* ]
*], film director, film producer and screenwriter who worked on the Hindi epic motion picture, ]
* ]
*], film director
* ]
*], director
* ]
*], director
* ]
*], director
* ]
*], ] director
* ]
*], director
* ]
*], director
* ]
*], director
* ]
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}}


===Singers=== ===Singers===
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*]
* ]
*]
*] * ]
* ]
*]
* ]
*]
*] * ]
* ]
*]
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
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* ]
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}}


===Lyricists=== ===Lyricists===
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*]
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
*]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
*]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
}}


===Composers=== ===Composers===
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*]
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
*] Holiwater,Nagoshi,Ganga etc.
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
}}


===Theatre=== ===Theatre related===
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]


===Cinematographers=== ===Cinematographers===
*] * ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]


===Story/script/dialogue writers=== ===Story / script / dialogue writers===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*] Story and Dialogue writer
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
*], film script writer
* ]
*], dialogue writer of ], ]
*], Story & dialogue writer of ], ] * ]
* ]

* ]
==Nawabs of Awadh==
* ]
]
* ]
*], the fourth Nawab, founder of modern Lucknow
* ]
*], the poet, choreographer, the last King of Awadh
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
}}


==Navratnas== ==Navratnas==
*], Finance Minister and one of the ] of Akbar * ], Finance Minister and one of the ] of Akbar
*], Hindi Poet and a Navratna of Akbar * ], Hindi poet and a Navratna of Akbar
* ], jester and poet of Akbar's court


==Television== ==Television==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
*], dialogue writer of TV serial 'Ramayan'
*] * ]
* ]
*] Dronacharaya in Mahabharat
* ]
*Tanveer Alam, writer and director
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
}}


==Satire, comedy, cartoons==
==Environmentalists==
* ], poet and satirist
*], environmentalist
* ]
*], conservationist
* ] (b. 1940, Harish Chandra Shukla), cartoonist
* ], satirist
* ], actor and comedian
* ], actor and stand up comedian
* ], comedian
* ] is an Indian actor, YouTuber and ]. His career as a standup comic started after an ] in 2017.<ref name="Hussain">{{Cite news|last=Hussain|first=Raahat|date=2019-08-02|title=Being Bassi|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/anubhav-singh-bassi-the-28-year-old-internet-comedy-sensation-is-back-for-another-show/article28795316.ece|access-date=2021-01-29|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name="Anubhav Singh">{{Cite web|last=Malik|first=Ektaa|date=2020-01-24|title=Stand-up comic Anubhav Singh bassi is not on air|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/anubhav-singh-bassi-stand-up-comedy-6232159/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200123224000/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/anubhav-singh-bassi-stand-up-comedy-6232159/ |archive-date=2020-01-23 |access-date=2021-01-29|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
* ] (born 17 February 1987) is an Indian ]ist and activist, known for his anti corruption campaign ]


==Scholars== ==Photographers==
* ], Indian photographer
*]
* ] (born 1967), Indian fashion and commercial photographer
*], historian
* ] (aka Darogha Abbas Ali) was a 19th-century ] engineer and photographer.
*], archaeologist and historian
* ] (born 2 August 1957) is an Indian photographer.
* ] is a ]-based ].
* ] (1928 – 2015) was an Indian press ], cited by the ] as the longest serving press photojournalist.<ref name="Indian Renowned Photo Journalist Virendra Prabhakar Dies Aged 84">{{cite web | url=https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/indian-renowned-photo-journalist-virendra-prabhakar-dies-aged-84/ar-BBhwVkv | title=Indian Renowned Photo Journalist Virendra Prabhakar Dies Aged 84 | publisher=MSN News | date=5 January 2015 | access-date=3 July 2015}}</ref>
* ] (1921 – 1 June 2011) was an ] artist and peace activist. He was a pioneering studio potter, painter, designer, photographer, art educator and peace activist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-02/edit-page/28317032_1_wri-mass-movement-gandhiji |title='Only a peaceful society can be a creative society' |website=] |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811080604/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-02/edit-page/28317032_1_wri-mass-movement-gandhiji |archive-date=11 August 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Fine arts== ==Criminals==
{{columns-list|colwidth=20em|
*]
* ], underworld criminal
*], painter
* ], politician turned criminal
* ], dacoit<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bhartiya |first=Santosh |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=k_VJQhPM1jEC&dq=Chhaviram&pg=PA176 |title=Patrakarita : Naye Daur, Naye Pratiman |date=2005-09-01 |publisher=Rajkamal Prakashan |isbn=978-81-7119-986-0 |language=hi}}</ref>
* ], dacoit
* ], Ex MLA
* ]
* ], dacoit
* ], dacoit turned politician
* ], gangster
* ], dacoit
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ]
}}


==Business== ==Militants==
*]
*], founder ]
*], president of DLF Universal Group
*], former CEO and chairman of ] and founder of ], ]
*], Expenditure Secretary


==Crime== ==Others==
* ], Munshi to ]
*] (Minister)
* ], historical figure
*]
* ], pioneer of family planning programme in India
*]
* ], historical figure
*]
* ], Indian educationist in ]
*]
* ] (born 1979), fashion designer
* ], women's rights activist
* ], former ]
* ], former CAG and ]
* ] was a senior judge of the ] in ].
* ] (28 June 1883&nbsp;– 24 April 1944) was a visionary, ], a leader of the ] and the founder of the ].
* ] (born 26 May 1977), also known as '''MissMalini''', is an Indian digital influencer,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-17 |title=Miss Malini Dot Who? |url=https://openthemagazine.com/art-culture/miss-malini-dot-who/ |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=Open The Magazine}}</ref><ref>Reuters , ''The Globe & Mail'', 12 February 2013{{dead link|date=December 2023}}</ref> TV host,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-02-08 |title=Vh1 – Inside Access with Miss Malini|work=Indian Television Dot Com |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/music-and-youth/vh1-inside-access-with-miss-malini-180208 |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref> entrepreneur,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Behal |first=Ambika |title=How India's First Bollywood Blog Turned into A Media House: A Question and Answer With MissMalini|work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/abehal/2015/04/08/how-indias-first-bollywood-blog-turned-into-a-media-house-a-qa-with-missmalini/#76d324357461 |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Duttagupta |first=Ishani |date=2015-09-14 |title=MissMalini.com: How Malini Agarwal has opened a new growth avenue of Bollywood fashion in lifestyle e-tail |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/retail/missmalini-com-how-malini-agarwal-has-opened-a-new-growth-avenue-of-bollywood-fashion-in-lifestyle-e-tail/articleshow/48939156.cms |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref> and author.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-01-20 |title=HT-Nielsen top 10: Miss Malini's to the Moon new entrant on nonfiction list|work=hindustantimes.com |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/ht-nielsen-top-10-miss-malini-s-to-the-moon-new-entrant-on-nonfiction-list/story-BGKgBl66qmAQWZbX0lVvAK.html |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>


==Photographer== ==Photo gallery==
<gallery>
*], Indian photographer
File:CQHM Abdul Hamid statue at Param Yodha Sthal Delhi.jpg|Abdul Hamid's bust at ''Param Yodha Sthal'', ], ]
*] (born 1967), Indian fashion and commercial photographer
File:Naik Jadunath Singh statue at Param Yodha Sthal Delhi.jpg|Jadunath Singh's statue at ''Param Yodha Sthal'', ], ]
File:Param Vir Chakra Awardee Yogendra Yadav at India Gate on Kargil Vijay Divas 2018.jpg|Param Vir Chakra Awardee Yogendra Yadav at ] on ]
File:Lieutenant M K Pandey statue at Param Yodha Sthal Delhi.jpg|Manoj Pandey's statue at ''Param Yodha Sthal'', ], ]


File:Bhuvneshwar Kumar.jpg|]
==Others==
File:2020 ICC W T20 WC I v B 02-24 Yadav (04).jpg|] bowling for India against Bangladesh during the ]|alt=Yadav bowling for India against Bangladesh during the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup
*], historical figure
File:Suresh Raina1.jpg|]
*], CM of Delhi state
File:Suryakumar Yadav (1).jpg|Surya in ] apparel during the ]
*], activist listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world
</gallery>
*], historical figure
*], Munshi to ]
*], pioneer of Family Planning programme in India


==See also== ==See also==
*] * ]
*] * ]
* ]
*]


==References==
===Notes===
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==Notes== ===Citations===
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This is a list of notable people from Uttar Pradesh, a state in India. The criteria of this list includes those who were born in the state of Uttar Pradesh and that part of the former United Provinces that now is part of the modern state of Uttar Pradesh.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Deities and avatars

Jains Gods / Deities
Hindu gods / deities

Authors of the great epics

  • Malik Mohammed Jayasi Malik Mohammed Jayasi
  • Valmiki Valmiki

Yogis, Sufi poets and mystics

Salím Chishtí

Poet-saints and religious figures

Goswami Tulsidas
Hindu scholars
Islam scholars

Rulers and generals

Ancient

Medieval

Modern

Nawab of Awadh

Banaras state

Kohra estate

Independence Fighters

18th century

Indian Rebellion of 1857

Mangal Pandey
Babu Bhoop Singh of Kohra (estate), Leader in the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Later 19th and 20th centuries

Award winners

Param Vir Chakra

Maha Vir Chakra

Ashok Chakra

Bharat Ratna

Padma Vibhushan

Padma Bhushan

Padma Shree

Dada Saheb Phalke Award

Gyananpith Awards

Magasaysay Award

Arjuna Award

Major Dhyan Chand Award

Defence services

Army

Air force

Navy

Science and medicine

Lalji Singh

Technology

Holders of high offices

President

Vice President

Prime Ministers

Prime Ministers of other countries

Jugnauth (center) with Indian Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao (left) and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh (right) in New Delhi, 1991

President of other countries

Governors

Chief Justices

Chief Ministers

Political figures

Pre independence

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

Post independence

Civil service / diplomacy

Indian Foreign Service

Civil services

Indian Police Service

Business

Educators / founders of educational institutions

Authors

Hindi

Ramchandra Shukla

Urdu

English

Poets

Hindi

Urdu

Bhojpuri

Environmentalists

Scholars

Fine arts

Journalism

Raghuvir Sahay

Sports

Basketball

Hockey

Baseball

  • Rinku Singh, one of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States
  • Dinesh Patel, one of the first two Indians to sign a professional baseball contract in the United States

Wrestling

Cricket

Badminton

Other sports

Music dance

Musicians

Singers

Girija Devi

Folk singers

Rappers

Dancers

Cinema and theatre

Actors and actresses

Directors/producers

Singers

Lyricists

Composers

Theatre related

Cinematographers

Story / script / dialogue writers

Navratnas

Television

Satire, comedy, cartoons

Photographers

Criminals

Militants

Others

Photo gallery

See also


References

Notes

    • Pāli:चन्दगुत्त मोरीय Candagutta Mōrīya
    • Sanskrit: चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य Candragupta Maurya
    • Ancient Greek: Σανδράκοπτος Sandrákoptos Σανδράκοττος Sandrákottos Ανδροκόττος Androkóttos
  1. After government birth records were lost in Pratapgarh, Hasan's mother re-registered Ruqaiya's birthdate as 3 July 1931, slightly earlier than her real birthdate, to enroll her in school earlier.

Citations

  1. Michael Witzel (1989), Tracing the Vedic dialects in Dialectes dans les litteratures Indo-Aryennes ed. Caillat, Paris, p.142
  2. Witzel (1989), p.127
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