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K. B. Hedgewar
Indian physician and founder of the RSS (1889–1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1 April 1889 – 21 June 1940), also known by his moniker Doctorji was a Hindutva activist, physician and the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).[1][2] Hedgewar founded the RSS in Nagpur in 1925, based on the ideology of Hindu nationalism.[3][4]
Quick Facts 1st Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Preceded by ...
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1st Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh | |
In office 27 September 1925 – 21 June 1940 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | M. S. Golwalkar |
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Born | Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1889-04-01)1 April 1889 Nagpur, Central Provinces, British India |
Died | 21 June 1940(1940-06-21) (aged 51) Nagpur, Central Provinces and Berar, British India |
Education | MBBS |
Alma mater | Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata |
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Known for | Founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh |
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