Jayaprakash Narayan: A prominent Indian independence activist and social reformer who played a significant role in India’s political and social landscape during the 20th century
Jayaprakash Narayan, commonly known as J.P. Narayan or simply J.P., was a prominent Indian independence activist and social reformer who played a significant role in India's political and social landscape during the 20th century. Here is an overview of his life and contributions:
Early Life and Education:
Jayaprakash Narayan was born on October 11, 1902, in Sitabdiara, a small village in the Saran district of Bihar, India.
He pursued his education in the United States, where he attended the University of California, Berkeley, and later completed a master's degree in sociology from the University of Iowa.
Independence Activism:
Upon returning to India in the 1920s, Narayan became actively involved in the Indian independence movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. He participated i...