When was Morarji Desai born?

Morarji Desai was born on 1896-02-29.

What events was Morarji Desai involved in?

British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent (1858–1947)

What events was Morarji Desai involved in?

period of Indian history between 1947 and 1950

What events was Morarji Desai involved in?

period of Indian history between 1947 and 1950

Morarji Desai

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Born — Life — 1896-02-29
Morarji Desai was born on 1896-02-29.
Became a citizen of British Raj — Identity — 1947-08-14
British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent (1858–1947)
Became a citizen of Dominion of India — Identity — 1947-08-15
period of Indian history between 1947 and 1950
Became a citizen of Dominion of India — Identity — 1950-01-26
period of Indian history between 1947 and 1950
Became a citizen of India — Identity — 1950-01-26
country in South Asia
Began serving as Prime Minister of the State of Bombay — Career — 1952-01-01
Morarji Desai had a position held connection with Prime Minister of the State of Bombay.
Led the government of Bombay State — Politics — 1952-01-01
former state of India
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of the State of Bombay — Career — 1956-01-01
Morarji Desai had a position held connection with Prime Minister of the State of Bombay.
Led the government of Bombay State — Politics — 1956-01-01
former state of India
Began serving as Minister of Finance — Career — 1967-03-13
Indian minister
Began serving as Deputy Prime Minister of India — Career — 1967-03-13
Deputy head of the government of India
Joined Janata Party — Politics — 1969-01-01
political party in India, active 1977–2013
Stopped serving as Minister of Finance — Career — 1969-07-16
Indian minister
Stopped serving as Deputy Prime Minister of India — Career — 1969-07-16
Deputy head of the government of India
Began serving as Prime Minister of India — Career — 1977-03-24
Head of the Government of India
Led the government of India — Politics — 1977-03-24
country in South Asia
Began serving as Minister of Home Affairs — Career — 1978-07-01
Head of the Ministry of Home Affairs of India
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of India — Career — 1979-07-28
Head of the Government of India
Led the government of India — Politics — 1979-07-28
country in South Asia
Stopped serving as Minister of Home Affairs — Career — 1979-07-28
Head of the Ministry of Home Affairs of India
Received Bharat Ratna — Recognition — 1991
India's highest civilian award
Died — Life — 1995-04-10
Morarji Desai died on 1995-04-10.