Jawaharlal Nehru served as India's first prime minister from 1947 till his passing in 1964. Nehru was educated in England after coming from an affluent family in Allahabad, India. He became active in the campaign for Indian independence after being attracted to socialism's ideology.
The book "The Discovery of India," which examines the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent, was written by prolific author Nehru. He is well-known for being a visionary leader who contributed to the development of modern India.
