Indian Leaders Historical Photos

Historical photographs of significant Indian leaders, portraying them in traditional attire and various poses during pivotal moments in history.

Mahatma Gandhi s sister Raliatben Vrindavandas, 1936 - MODEL RELEASE NOT AVAILABLE Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 ñ 1948), the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

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Ghandi. 1931

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1947. Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948), was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.

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Old vintage photo of Mahatma Gandhi, India, Asia, 1928 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Mahatma Gandhi at Birla House, Mumbai, August 1942, India NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Mahatma Gandhi s sister Raliatben Vrindavandas, 1936 - MODEL RELEASE NOT AVAILABLE Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Mahatma Gandhi, political and spiritual leader of India, c1940s. Artist: Unknown

Photograph of Mahatma Gandhi. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) an Indian activist

Photograph of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) Indian Prime Minister and central figure in Indian politics. Dated 20th Century

Mahatma Gandhi at Birla House, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia, 1945 copyright: xjayanxmitra/dinodiaxphotox

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

Photograph of Mahatma Gandhi 1940. Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for non-violence, civil rights, and freedom across the world. Was assassinated 30 January 1948.

Junius Richard Jayewardene (September 17, 1906 - November 1, 1996), famously abbreviated in Sri Lanka as JR, was the first executive President of Sri Lanka, serving from 1978 till 1989. He was a leader of the nationalist movement in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) who served in a variety of cabinet positions in the decades following independence. Before taking over the newly created executive presidency, he served as the Prime minister of Sri Lanka between 1977 and 1978.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 ñ 30 January 1948) preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India

JOSE LUIS LOPEZ VAZQUEZ in QUE VERDE ERA MI DUQUE! (1980), directed by JOSE MARIA FORQUE.

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Mahatma Gandhi on cover of magazine The Graphic, India, Asia, September 19, 1931 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

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Rare studio photograph of Mahatma Gandhi taken in London, 1931 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Mahatma Gandhi at Birla House, Mumbai, August 1942, India NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Gandhi, the Indian mystic, politician and leader of the Indian National Congress.

Photograph of Kasturba Gandhi. Kasturbai "Kasturba" Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1944) an Indian political activist and wife of Mahatma Gandhi

Mr. Ratilal Gandhi (India) - International Chamber of Commerce. November 30, 1948. (Photo by F.J. Halmarick).

A rare studio photograph of Mahatma Gandhi taken in London, England, at the request of Lord Irwin, 1931 - MODEL RELEASE NOT AVAILABLE Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 - 15 December 1950) was an Indian barrister and statesman, one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. He was a social leader who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and elsewhere, he was often addressed as Sardar, which means Chief in Hindi, Urdu and Persian.

Mahatma Gandhi with Muslim leader Muhammed Ali Jinnah at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia, September 1944 - MODEL RELEASE NOT AVAILABLE Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox www.dinodia.com

RaliatBehn (1862 - 1960), sister of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, touring India during the partition riots following Independence 1947. Gandhi (2 October 1869 - 30 January 1948), was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.

07/31/1921. Mahatma Gandhi, head of the nationalist movement in India.

Mr. Ratilal Gandhi (India) - International Chamber of Commerce. November 30, 1948. (Photo by F.J. Halmarick).

The Sultan Of Perak InstalledA portrait of the Sultan of Perak, H.H. Raja Sir Yussuf Izzuddin Shah Ibni ***** Sultan Abdul ***** O.R.E. June 02, 1953. (Photo by British Information Photograph).

New Orleans, Louisiana, October, 1971Noted Beat poet, author and activist Allen Ginsberg as he addresses a crowd.

Old vintage photo of Mahatma Gandhi, India, Asia, February 4, 1916 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Rare studio photograph of Mahatma Gandhi taken in London, 1931 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

"Happy To Be Here" -- Secretary of State John Foster Dulles (left) leaves Lowry Air Force Base after his flight from Miami. Dulles who came to Denver for a conference with the president told newsmen on his arrival that he was happy to be here and have a chance to confer with President Eisenhower. On right is Sherman Adams, presidential assistant. October 10, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Recent Photo Mr. Hachiro Arita, ex-foreign Minister who was recently released from purge list in Japan. March 06, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Old vintage photo of Kasturba Gandhi, India, Asia, 1930 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Old vintage photo of Mahatma Gandhi, India, Asia, 1930 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Mahatma Gandhi during a visit to the ruler of Rajkot, Gujarat, India, Asia, May 1939 - MODEL RELEASE NOT AVAILABLE Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox www.dinodia.com

Mahatma Gandhi sharing a laugh with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan at Birla House, Mumbai, 1944 NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on his return to India 1915. Gandhi (2 October 1869 - 30 January 1948), was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi at AICC session, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia, 1985s Copyright: xMukeshxParpiani/DinodiaxPhotox

Members of the newly-formed Indian Government.Mr. Sarat Chandra Bose, leader of the Congress Party ion the Central Legislative Assembly. August 29, 1946. (Photo by Topical Press).

BEN KINGSLEY, GANDHI and KINGSLEY BEN 1943-BEN KINGSLEY in GANDHI (1982), directed by RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH. Copyright: Editorial use only. No merchandising or book covers. This is a publicly distributed handout. Access rights only, no license of copyright provided. Only to be reproduced in conjunction with promotion of this film.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Mahatma Gandhi (born 1 October 1869 - assassinated 30 January 1948) was an Indian pacifist, politician, important resistance fighter, lawyer and publicist. Portrait 1931, London He gained his first formative experiences with the cruelty of colonialism and resistance during his time in South Africa (1892-1914) . After returning to India, he successfully led the Indian independence movement against the British colonial power. India finally achieved independence in August 1947. About six months later, he was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist. He is regarded as an outstanding representative of the struggle for freedom against oppression, colonialism, racism and injustice. The methods of non-violent resistance he developed have been a model for many social movements ever since. Contemporary history, historical

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 1949, India NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Mahatma Gandhi speaking into a mike at Pune, 1944, Abha Gandhi NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

ANNIE BESANT English theosophist and Indian political leader in old age Date: 1847 - 1933

Tells of Stalin Talk - Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (above) India's ambassador to Moscow, said today that he was convinced that now is the time for a meeting of the world's top people presumably Stalin, Churchill, Truman and Nehru. The envoy's statement was considered significant because of his half-hour talk last night with Premier Stalin before leaving his diplomatic post to become India's vice-president. April 06, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

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Photograph of Kasturbai Mohandas Gandhi. Kasturbai Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1944) an Indian political activist and wife of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 ñ 1948), the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Mahatma gandhi wife, kasturba gandhi, india, asia, 1915 Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox

After prayer Mahatma Gandhi gives an autograph, Pune, 2nd Oct 1944 NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

India Prime Minister Morarji R. Desai, 1970s

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, (2 October 1869 30 January 1948), was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.

Gandhiji during his stay at Varanasi on the occasion of the opening of Benares Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia, February 1916 Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox www.dinodia.com

Kang Sheng (c.1898-December 16, 1975), Communist Party of China official, oversaw the work of the People's Republic of China's security and intelligence apparatus at the height of the Cultural Revolution in the late 1960s. He was a close associate of Mao Zedong and remained at or near the pinnacle of power for decades. After his death, Kang Sheng was accused of sharing responsibility with the Gang of Four for the excesses of the Cultural Revolution and expelled posthumously from the Communist Party in 1980.

Photograph of Swaroop Rani Thussu (1868-1938) wife of Motilal Nehru (1861-1931) and mother of Jawaharlal Nehru (1869-1948). Dated 20th Century

Photograph of Mahatma Gandhi after a twenty-one-day fast. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) an Indian activist

Mahatma gandhi departure to england, mumbai, india, asia, 1931 Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox

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Indian Princes Dine With Their King-EmperorsThe Maharaja Gaekwar of Baroda.The ruling Princes of Indian, who are in London for the round table conference, attended a dinner party at Buckingham palace. They all wore magnificent dress. January 15, 1951. (Photo by Central News).

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 1949, India NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Mahatma Gandhi circa 1945. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 - 30 January 1948). The most prominent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He was assassinated in 1948.

Kasturba Gandhi, 1915 Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox www.dinodia.com

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement. He pioneered satyagraha. This is defined as resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, a philosophy firmly founded upon ahimsa, or total non-violence. This concept helped India gain independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Gandhi is often referred to as Mahatma Gandhi or 'Great Soul', an honorific first applied to him by Rabindranath Tagore. In India he is also called Bapu (Gujarati: 'Father') and officially honored in India as the Father of the Nation. His birthday, 2 October, is commemorated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday, and worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu Nationalist.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Gandhi with Jawaharlal Nehru, during a meeting of the All India Congress, Bombay, India. Jawaharlal Nehru (1889 1964) first Prime Minister of India and a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence. leader of the Indian independence movement under the tutelage of Mahatma Gandhi and ruled India from its establishment as an independent nation in 1947 until his death in 1964.

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Mahatma Gandhi (born 1 October 1869 - assassinated 30 January 1948) was an Indian pacifist, politician, important resistance fighter, lawyer and publicist. Portrait 1906, as a lawyer in South Africa He gained his first formative experiences with the cruelty of colonialism and resistance during his time in South Africa (1892-1914) . After returning to India, he successfully led the Indian independence movement against the British colonial power. India finally achieved independence in August 1947. About six months later, he was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist. He is regarded as an outstanding representative of the struggle for freedom against oppression, colonialism, racism and injustice. The methods of non-violent resistance he developed have been a model for many social movements ever since. Contemporary history, historical

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948). Preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister Nehru from India. October 23, 1962

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 1869 1948), preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 1948) and Mohammed Ali Jinnah, during their talks with the Viceroy, November 1939. Jinnah became the first leader of Pakistan. Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.

Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) by Anonymous /Private Collection/Photograph/Portrait

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875 1950); first, Deputy Prime Minister of India. Indian barrister and statesman, a leader of the Indian National Congress and a founding father of the Republic of India who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru and others on their arrival at the aerodrome in Calcutta, 1946 , India NO MR Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

Morarji Desai (1896 1995) Indian independence activist and as the Prime Minister of India, from 1977 to 1979, led India's first non-Congress Government. He held many important posts in the Government of India such as: Chief Minister of Bombay State, Home Minister, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India.

Rabindranath Tagore (1861 ñ 1941)right with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, later Prime Minister of India, 1940

Mahatma Gandhi meets Charlie Chaplin at london, England, September 22, 1931 MODEL RELEASE NOT AVAILABLE Copyright: xVithalbhaixJhaveri/DinodiaxPhotox

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Indian freedom fighter, lokmanya tilak, india, asia, 1910 Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox

India: Maharaja Sir Bhupinder Singh (1891-1938), Maharaja of the princely state of Patiala from 1900 to 1938, 1911

Hussain Muhammad Ershad (1930 - 2019) Bangladeshi Army Chief and politician who served as the President of Bangladesh from 1983 to 1990, a time many consider to have been a military dictatorship

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 ñ 1948), the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.

Chaudhary Charan Singh (1902 1987) Prime Minister of the Republic of India, serving from 28 July 1979 until 14 January 1980. He was the leader of the Janata party and a former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

Gandhi visits Lahore 1947. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 30 January 1948), was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India.

Mahatma Gandhi working on sundeck during his voyage to England, India, Asia, September 1931 India Copyright: xJayanxMitra/DinodiaxPhotox -

Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan (1895 - 1951), widely known as Quaid-e-Millat (Leader of the Nation). Pakistani statesman, lawyer, political theorist, and one of the leading founding fathers of Pakistan. 1st Prime Minister of Pakistan 1947 - 1951. He also held cabinet portfolio as the first foreign, defence, and the frontier regions minister from 1947 until his assassination in 1951. Prior to the partition, Khan briefly tenured as the first finance minister in the interim government led by Governor General Mountbatten

Kim Gu (1876 - 1949), also known by his pen name Baekbeom or Kim Koo, in 1911. Korean statesman politician. He was the sixth, ninth and later the last President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, a leader of the Korean independence movement against the Japanese Empire and a reunification activist after 1945. He was assassinated by Korean lieutenant Ahn Doo-hee in 1949.

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