1889-1964. Indian nationalist politician,
prime minister from 1947. Before partition
(the division into India and Pakistan) he led
the socialist wing of the nationalist
Congress Party, and was second in influence
only to Mahatma Gandhi. He was imprisoned
nine times 1921-45 for political activities.
As prime minister from the creation of the
dominion (later republic) of India Aug 1947,
he originated the idea of nonalignment
(neutrality towards major powers). His
daughter was Indira Gandhi. He was born in
Allahabad and educated at a UK public school
and Cambridge University.