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  Chaudhary Saheb Ram Chautala

  The elder brother of Chaudhary Devi Lal, Chaudhary Saheb Ram Chautala was born in Chautala, Hisar, in 1911. He was sentenced to one year's imprisonment in the individual Satyagraha of 1941. He died on May 30, 1987. Chaudhary Sahib Ram Sihag, also known as Ch. Sahib Ram Chautala, was a prominent political leader from Haryana. He was born in Chautala village, located in the Mandi Dabwali tehsil of Sirsa district, and was the son of Chaudhary Lekh Ram Sihag.
  During the pre-independence era, he was elected as a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, representing the Hisar Rural General seat as a candidate of the Indian National Congress. He won this seat in 1937 and was re-elected in 1946.
  He was the elder brother of Chaudhary Devi Lal, who later became the Deputy Prime Minister of India and twice served as the Chief Minister of Haryana. The Chautala family has played a significant role in Haryana’s political history, with several members holding key positions in government.
  
  
  
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  Anup Kumar

  Achievements:
  Former captain of the Indian Kabaddi team.
  Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Champion with the U Mumba team.
  Known for his exceptional leadership, skillful raiding, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
  Arjuna Award for Kabaddi in 2012.
  Legacy: Anup Kumar is often regarded as one of the best Kabaddi players of his generation. His strategic mind and ability to control the flow of the game made him one of the most influential figures in modern Kabaddi.
  
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  Babu Balmukund Gupta

  ○ Considered the father of Hindi satirical journalism, Babu Bal Mukund Gupta was born in Gudiyani, Rewari, in 1865.
  ○ Nicknames: Babu Ji, the messiah of Hindi journalism, the father of prose. He was a distinguished writer and a leading journalist.
  ○ Major works: Shivshambhu ke Chihe (leers) versus Lord Curzon, leers and essays, Khel Tamasha.
  ○ Babu Bal Mukund Gupta's Shivshambhu ke Chihe satirized the policies of Lord Curzon, comparing his actions to those of Nadir Shah.
  ○ Babu Bal Mukund Gupta edited several newspapers, including: ■ Hindi newspapers: Hind-Bangvasi, Hindustan, Bharat Pratap, Bharat Mitra (1899-1907)
  ■ Urdu newspapers: Kohinoor (1889), Akhbar-e-Chunar (1886), Mathura, Jamna
  ○ The Haryana Sahitya Academy in Panchkula presents the Babu Bal Mukund Gupta Samman, which includes a ₹2.5 lakh honorarium, to individuals who make signicant contributions to Hindi literature.
  ○ Statues of Babu Bal Mukund Gupta and two other eminent Hindi literary gures, Sant Surdas and Pandit Lakhmichand, have been erected on the premises of the Haryana Sahitya Academy, Panchkula.
  ○ A Babu Bal Mukund Gupta Chair has been established at Indira Gandhi
  University, Meerpur, Rewari.
  ○ Babu Bal Mukund Gupta engaged in a prolonged debate with Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi regarding the correctness of the word "instability".
  ○ He died in 1907. Upon his death, Mahavir Prasad Dwivedi wrote, "Only one person used to write good Hindi."
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  Babu Dayal Sharma

  Babu Dayal Sharma was born in 1906 in Dharuhera village, which was then part of Gurgaon district and is now in Rewari district, Haryana. He played an active role in India's freedom struggle and was a key participant in the Praja Mandal movement in 1938, advocating for civil rights and responsible governance in princely states.
  After India gained independence, he continued to serve the public and later became a minister in the Haryana state government. His contributions to both the independence movement and the political development of Haryana remain an important part of his legacy.
  
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  Bajrang Punia
  

  Achievements:
  World Championship Gold Medalist (2018, Budapest)
  Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2018, Jakarta)
  Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2018, Gold Coast)
  Bajrang Punia, hailing from Haryana, is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has excelled in the 65 kg weight category. His technique and international victories have made him a household name.
  
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  Geeta Phogat

  Achievements:
  Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist (2010, Delhi)
  Asian Games Bronze Medalist (2014, Incheon)
  Geeta Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympics and is a pioneer for women in the sport, particularly from Haryana.
  
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  Ghulam Bhik Nairang

  Famous Books

  

  Ghubar-e-Ufaq

  A reflective memoir weaving personal experiences with the broader socio-political context of colonial India.

  

  Paigham-e-Amal

  A powerful call to action, inspiring the youth toward moral and social reform through progressive ideals.

  

  Nawa-e-Inqilab

  A stirring collection of revolutionary thoughts and essays that advocate for justice, change, and empowerment.

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  Hira Singh Chinariya

  Hira Singh Chinaria was a freedom fighter from Haryana who played an active role in India's independence movement. He was born in 1895 in Kaliyana village near Charkhi Dadri. His father, Man Singh, was a retired Risaldar from the Second Lancers.
  Hira Singh contributed to the struggle against colonial rule, and his efforts are remembered as part of India's fight for freedom.
  
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  Kaku Rana Mewati

  Kaku Rana, also known as Kaku Rana Balot Meo, was a notable leader of the Meo community in the Mewat region during the 13th century. He is recognized for organizing the Meos into a structured system consisting of three main lineages (vansh), thirteen subdivisions (pals), and fifty-two clans (gotras), a framework that remains significant in the community’s social structure.
  During the reign of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266–1287), Mewat witnessed multiple military campaigns aimed at subduing the Meo population. Kaku Rana played a key role in leading the resistance against these invasions. Establishing his stronghold at Garhdhamna, near Mehrauli, he led the Meos in their efforts to defend their land. However, despite their resistance, the Meos suffered significant defeats, prompting Balban to set up police posts and forts to tighten his control over the region.
  
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  Kalpana Chawla

  The first Indian woman to occupy space was Kalpana Chawla! In 192, Kalpana was born in Karnal, Haryana. In aeronautical engineering, she had earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Texas. applied to the University of Colorado Boulder for a PhD following that. As a mission specialist in the Space Shuttle Columbia, she made her maiden spaceflight in 1997. She and her six crew members, however, died upon re-entering Earth on her second voyage in 2003.