Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya - Definition

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a national leader and a freedom fighter of India. He is known for achievements such as starting a university (Banaras Hindu University) in Benaras, India. He is also regarded as a Mahatma, which literally means Great Soul.

He was born to an educated orthodox Hindu family at Prayag (Allahabad) in 1861.

A postage stamp has been printed in India in his honor.

Links

Brief history at:

• B.H.U. home page (http://www.bhu.ac.in/mahamana.htm)
• Indian Freedom Fighters' profiles (http://www.liveindia.com/freedomfighters/MadanMohanMalaviya.html)
• www.bhagatsingh.com (http://www.bhagatsingh.com/madan_mohan_malaviya.htm)
• Regarding Stamp (http://www.indianpost.com/viewstamp.php/MADAN%20MOHAN%20MALAVIYA)