Kanaiyalal Munshi
Indian independence activist and writer
Born
1887
138 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
India
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An activist in the Indian independence movement, contributions included writing and political involvement. Played a significant role in establishing institutions for education and culture. Actively participated in the struggle for independence and contributed to the nationalist discourse through literature. The establishment of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an educational and cultural institution, marked a key accomplishment.
Founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Played a role in the Indian independence movement
Contributed to Gujarati literature
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