12 Most Famous Indian Historical Figures 

Shivaji

Shivaji was a warrior-king from India. He is credited with establishing the Maratha Empire, which rose to prominence in the 18th century. 

Maharana Pratap 

From 1572 to 1597, Maharana Pratap, the son of Maharana Udai Singh, ruled the Indian region of Mewar, which is now known as Rajasthan. 

Ashoka 

From c. 268 to 232 BCE, Ashoka the Great of the Maurya Dynasty ruled the Indian subcontinent as the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. 

Rani Laxmi Bai 

Rani Laxmi Bai, the Indian Joan of Arc, is remembered for her valor in the face of the British in the 1857 Indian Rebellion. 

Chandragupta Maurya 

In India, Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire. Chanakya, the philosopher, was his main advisor. 

Aurangzeb 

Sixth on our list of famous Indian historical figures, we have Aurangzeb. As the sixth Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb ruled over the majority of the Indian subcontinent for 49 years. 

Akbar 

The third Mughal emperor, Akbar, was instrumental in spreading Persian culture across the Indian subcontinent. 

Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2nd, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat 

B.R Ambedkar 

Can you name the person who was denied an education but persevered in his quest to become India’s law minister? 

Jawahar Lal Nehru 

Next, on our list of famous Indian historical figures is a man popular among children. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru served as India’s first Prime Minister. 

Sher Shah Suri 

The rupee was established as the Indian currency by Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, the founder of the Suri Empire. 

Prithviraj Chauhan 

Prithviraj Chauhan, a Chahamana dynasty king, ruled Sapadalaksha in modern-day northwestern India. 

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