Saturday, May 2, 2026

What are some unknown interesting facts about Indian history?

  • Nehru : Nearly six assassinations attempts were made on Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru .
  • But, this first prime minister of India miraculously survived them .
  • In 1955, Maharashtrian rickshaw puller lunged at him with a knife ; but, he pushed him back.
  • Indira Gandhi : In 1967, a stone thrown by a heckler hit face and nose of then Prime minister.
  • She had to undergo surgical treatment.
  • Rajiv Gandhi :This former prime minister of India survived nine attempts on his life by militants
  • Once, a Srilankan sailor hit him with a rifle butt during guard of honor in 1987.
  • Alas, he died in tenth assassination attempt by Srilankan suicide bomber in 1991..
  • Sanjay Gandhi : Three assassination attempts were made on Sanjay Gandhi .
  • Wiki leaks claim that he was shot thrice by unknown assailant in Uttar Pradesh in 1977.
  • But, this defacto leader of congress party survived them.
  • Well : “If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten. “: Rudyard Kipling
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