Former religious and political leader in India rates a mention in the Encarta encyclopedia.

Encyclopedia article profiles the first shah of Afghanistan and documents his creation of this independent state. Link to related articles.

Provides an overview of the mathematical and scientific work of Aryabhata. Includes a list of references.

Details the life of the Portuguese Viceroy who fought the South Indian kingdoms to build the spice trade for Portugal.

Encyclopedia article on deceased statesman and former prime minister Moraji Desai offers a history of his long life in public service.

Details the French administrator for the French East India Company who later became the governor of Pondichery and captured Madras.

Biography of Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi offers a history of his leadership in India and relates the events surrounding his assassination.

Presents a brief chronicle of the life of this Indian spiritual leader and highlights his accomplishments in the twentieth century.

Briefly profiles the British soldier and topographer whose joined the Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1856.

Details the Northern Indian ruler renowned for his warrior, administrative, and literary accomplishments. Describes his first diplomatic mission.

Describes the consolidation of King Harsha's kingdoms after the fall of the Guptas. Also profiles Brahmagupta, the great Indian mathematician.

Encyclopedic entry provides an introductory look at the life and work of Indian author, mystic, and teacher Kabir, born in 1440.

Describes his reforms in administration, education, and commerce as Viceroy of India. Also details his partition of Bengal.

Details the accomplishments of the 9th century Jain mathematician whose work remains influential.

Indian politician led the Janata party in opposing and defeating Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1977. Find a photo and a bio.

Profiles the Gujarati resistance fighter who led Bardoli landowners against the British over increased taxes.

President of the Indian National Congress in 1931, Patel served as home minister, minister of states, and deputy prime minister from 1947-1950.

Traces the events that led to this Indian nationalist becoming the first president of India, an office he held from 1950 to 1962.

Access a basic profile of this East Indian politician's life and career.

Online encyclopedia provides a photograph and a brief biography of this former prime minister of India.

Peruse this profile of the former prime minister of India. Includes links to related resources.

Outspoken resistance fighters were put death after their participation in the Jalianwala Bagh Massacre and Simon Commission protests.

East Indian politician and reformer is profiled with biographical material and links to related resources.

Describes the contributions of the 19th century Swami who attempted to combine ancient Hindu writings and provide a common platform for workers.

Describes the Hunnish leader's attack on the Gupta empire, and details his stronghold in Afghanistan.