Motilal Nehru

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1. When was Motilal Nehru born?May 6, 1861
2. Where was Motilal Nehru born?Agra, India
3. What is the career?Distinguished lawyer, activist, and politician
4. What is the key political roles?President of the Indian National Congress (1919-1920, 1928-1929)
5. Who was Motilal Nehru?He was a lawyer and leader who helped India become free from British rule. He was also the father of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
6. Why did Motilal Nehru become a leader for India's independence?He saw that India needed to be its own country and used his knowledge of law to argue for self‑rule and fair laws.

Swaraj: A Sanskrit word meaning 'self-rule' or 'independence,' a central concept in India's freedom struggle.
Nehru Report: A significant constitutional proposal for India, drafted in 1928 under Motilal Nehru's leadership.
Secularism: The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions, promoting equality for all religions.
Imperialism: A policy or practice by which a country increases its power by gaining control over other areas of the world.