Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was a leading figure in India`s struggle for freedom, apart from being a noted writer, poet and journalist. He edited an Urdu weekly newspapers, named Al-Hilal. It was consequently banned, following which he started a new journal, Al-Balagh. He published many works, criticizing the British rule and advocating self-rule for India. It was as a leader of the Khilafat movement that he became close to Mahatma Gandhi. He was elected Congress President for the second time and presided over several annual sessions. He led all negotiations, with the British government, during the crucial phase of transfer of power. He became the youngest President of the Indian National Congress. He always supported the cause of Hindu-Muslim unity and staunchly opposed the demand for a separate Muslim state of Pakistan. He served in the Constituent Assembly, formed to draft India’s Constitution. After India`s independence, he served as the first Minister of education. He was honoured with `Bharat Ratna`, posthumously.
Contents :
Preface
1. Introduction
2. AN Illustrious Life
3. Rise in Politics
4. Many Faceted Personality
5. Great Scholar and Litterateur
6. Azad`s Thoughts
7. Azad on Education
8. Views about Azad
9. Significant Speeches
10. Select Letters by Azad
11. Select Letters to Azad
12. Golden Words of the Maulana
13. Great Life at a Glance
Appendix
Bibliography
