Nehru Collection

Lady Edwina Mountbatten
EDWINA ASHLEY MOUNTBATTEN Wife of Earl Louis Mountbatten of Burma (1900 - 1979), whom she married in 1922. Last Vicereine of India, friend of Gandhi and Nehru. Date: 1901 - 1960

MOHANDAS GANDHI (1869-1948). Hindu nationalist and spiritual leader. Photographed with Jawaharlal Nehru at the All India Congress in Bombay, India, 1 July 1946

Jawaharlal Nehru with his mother Swaroop Rani Nehru, 1891
3507755 Jawaharlal Nehru with his mother Swaroop Rani Nehru, 1891; (add.info.: Circa 1891; Jawaharlal Nehru (1889 - 1964) with his mother Swaroop Rani Nehru (Thussu), 1868 - 1938

Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964)

Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru, 1st Prime Minister of India
Jawaharlal (Pandit) Nehru (1889-1964), 1st Prime Minister of India 1947-1964 and a leading figure in the Indian independence movement. Seen here sitting at a table in front of a microphone

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU (1889-1964). Indian political leader. Photographed in the 1920s by Narayan Vinayak Virkar

Ghandi discussing the Quit India concept with Nehru, 1942

Indian Prime Minister Nehru meeting with West German Chancellor c1961

(1917-1984). Indian political leader. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler at the National Press Club in Washington, D. C
INDIRA NEHRU GANDHI (1917-1984). Indian political leader. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. 29 March 1966, shortly after becoming Prime Minister of India

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Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, was a prominent figure in the country's struggle for independence. Born on November 14, 1889, he came from a family deeply involved in politics and social reform. His father Motilal Nehru was a renowned lawyer and his mother Swarup Rani Thussu hailed from a distinguished Kashmiri Brahmin family. Nehru's political journey intertwined with significant historical events and influential personalities. One such person was Lady Edwina Mountbatten, wife of Lord Mountbatten who served as India's last Viceroy before independence. Their close relationship sparked rumors of an alleged affair but their bond is widely believed to be platonic and based on mutual respect for each other's dedication to public service. Another crucial association in Nehru's life was with Mohandas Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. The spiritual leader played an instrumental role in shaping Nehru's political ideology through his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience against British rule. After years of relentless struggle under Gandhi's guidance, India finally gained its freedom on August 15, 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru became the nation’s first Prime Minister and embarked upon building a modern democratic state that would prioritize secularism and socialism. Nehru firmly believed in promoting education as the key to progress and development. He established numerous educational institutions across the country including the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) which are now globally recognized centers for technological excellence. In international affairs, Nehru pursued a policy of non-alignment during the Cold War era by maintaining equidistance from both superpowers – USA and USSR – while advocating for peaceful coexistence among nations. One iconic image captures Ghandi discussing the Quit India concept with Nehru in 1942 - symbolizing their shared commitment towards liberating India from colonial rule through non-violent means.