This book highlights several people who have each made a meaningful impact on public life through their work. They could have been a novelist, poet, politician, or social reformer; they are unique in their own field of work, and they are no longer alive. Each has, through their work, stood far above the intellect of the average person. Moreover, none of them was confined within geographical boundaries.
The first episode features several well-known figures from the Indian subcontinent, all of whom were undoubtedly towering figures in their own right. From Gandhi (M.K.) to Simanta Gandhi (Abdul Ghaffar Khan), several individuals will be mentioned who rose to prominence through various works at different times.
Almost a hundred years ago, the 'National Herald' newspaper in what was then called Bombay (now Mumbai) conducted a public poll to choose ten prominent Indians. The result was a list of remarkable figures, each securing over ten thousand votes, earning them a place among the honoured names: Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, Pandit Motilal Nehru, Srijukta Aurobindo Ghosh, Acharya Prafulla Chandra, Smt Sarojini Naidu, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Srijukta Srinibas Shastri. (Source: Anandabazar Patrika, January 1, 1927)
The first two names on the list are definitely part of our current selection, as both have recently gained relevance due to the Indian rulers.
Why is India referred to as a "subcontinent"? Let's have a look.
A subcontinent is a portion of a continent that is politically and geographically distinct from the rest of the continent. Here are five reasons why India is considered a subcontinent in Asia:
▪️It covers 2.4% of the Earth's total land area, with a massive land border of approximately 15,200 km and a coastline of approximately 7,516.6 km.
▪️Its natural frontiers, such as the Himalayas in the north and the Deccan Peninsula in the south, give it a distinct identity around the world.
▪️From a political standpoint, the Indian subcontinent includes at least seven countries: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
▪️The people of the Indian subcontinent have shared ethnic, linguistic, cultural, and historical ties.
▪️Historically, India was considered a continent. It later became part of Asia as a result of continued land movement and continental drift.
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Let us now talk about our main topic.
As I mentioned earlier, all the people on our list are
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