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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's role in the Freedom Struggle.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. He was born in 1888 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and was the youngest member of the Congress Party's Working Committee at the time of India's independence in 1947.


Azad was a vocal critic of British rule and actively participated in various movements and protests against it. He was arrested several times for his involvement in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt Satyagraha, and was also imprisoned for his participation in the Quit India Movement.


In addition to his political activities, Azad was also a renowned scholar and writer. He was well-versed in several languages, including Arabic, Persian, and Urdu, and wrote extensively on a variety of subjects, including religion, history, and politics.


Azad served as India's first Minister of Education after independence and played a crucial role in the development of the country's education system. He was a strong advocate for the promotion of education and literacy in India, and played a key role in the establishment of several institutions of higher learning, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Institute of Technology.


In recognition of his contributions to the independence movement and the development of India, Azad was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1992. Overall, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad played a significant role in India's struggle for independence and played a crucial role in shaping the country's education system and cultural identity.

 
 
 

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