INSPIRING PERSONALITIES BORN IN PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD)

Allahabad (now officially known as Prayagraj has been the birthplace or home to many famous personalities in India's history, especially in politics, literature, and the arts. Some of the most notable figures include:

1. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviva

A visionary leader and educationist, Malviya founded the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1916.
He was also a key figure in India's independence movement and a staunch advocate for Hindu nationalism.

2. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

A famous Hindi poet, known for his literary works like Madhushala, Bachchan was born in Allahabad in 1907. He is also the father of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.

3. Rudyard Kipling

Although Kipling was not born in Allahabad, he worked there as a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907 for his notable works like The Jungle Book and Kim, bringing Indian life and stories to the world stage.

4. Hari Prasad Chaurasia

A renowned classical flutist, Chaurasia is a master of the bansuri and has made immense contributions to Indian classical music. He is recognized globally for his unique blend of Hindustani classical music and innovative compositions

5. Major Dhyan Chand Singh

Known as the "Wizard of Hockey." Dhyan Chand is one of India's greatest hockey players, leading India to three Olympic gold medals. His extraordinary skill and technique earned him international fame and admiration.

6. Srinivas Ramanujan

The famous mathematician Srinivas Ramanujan briefly lived in Allahabad when he worked there, contributing to India's rich legacy in mathematics.

7. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

Former President of India (1992-1997), Shankar Dayal Sharma was born in Bhopal but had strong academic and political connections with Allahabad.

8. Mahadevi Verma

An iconic figure in Hindi literature and a Jnanpith Award winner, Mahadevi Verma was born in Allahabad in 1907. She was also a freedom fighter and feminist thinker.

9. Vikram Seth

A contemporary Indian author known for his work A Suitable Boy, Seth was born in Kolkata but spent considerable time in Allahabad during his formative years.
These figures have contributed significantly to India's intellectual landscape.
Allahabad's rich history continues to influence the country today.