Bharat Ratna Awardees
Recipients of India's highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna. Exceptional individuals who contributed to nation building.
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Recipients of India's highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna. Exceptional individuals who contributed to nation building.
Bharat Ratna Awardees
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad: First President of India; awarded 1962
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Second President; philosopher; awarded 1954
- Chakravarti Rajagopalachari: Last Governor-General of India; awarded 1954
- Jawaharlal Nehru: First Prime Minister; awarded 1955
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Iron Man of India; awarded 1955
- Bhagawan Das: Spiritual leader; awarded 1955
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi: Father of Nation; awarded 1955
- Mother Teresa: Social worker; awarded 1980
- Lal Bahadur Shastri: Second Prime Minister; awarded 1966
- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Independence leader; awarded 1958
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bharat Ratna?
Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honor awarded for exceptional service to the nation.
Who was the first Bharat Ratna awardee?
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, Dr. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, and Lal Bahadur Shastri were the first three awardees in 1954.
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