Greatest Leaders of All Time

The Top Ten

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan (born 15 August 1967) is an Indian guru, music producer, singer-songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and convicted rapist and murderer. He has been the head of the social group Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) since 1990.... read more

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
Great man. Always work for humanity, practice 106 human welfare tasks. Motivates his 5 million volunteers to work on same. Has his name in Guinness Book of World records for largest blood donation, tree plantation etc. and that too multiple times. Not only this, in any natural calamity such as earthquakes etc. goes himself and sends his welfare force to help the victims.
Thousands of salute to this Saint.
Great man. Always work for humanity, practice 106 human welfare tasks. Motivates his 5 million volunteers to work on same. Has his name in Guinness Book of World records for largest blood donation, tree plantation etc. and that too multiple times. Not only this, in any natural calamity such as earthquakes etc. goes himself and sends his welfare force to help the victims.
Thousands of salute to this Saint.
He is a Great man and True Humanitarian. He is the real saint who is always thinking about the welfare of mankind and always motivate the youth about the welfare activities. A total of 106 Social welfare programs are running under his guidelines and more to come... He is a super Hero of this world.
Millions salute to his dedication and Spirit towards welfare of mankind.
Hates off Real Saint
Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh (January 5, 1666 - October 7, 1708), born Gobind Rai, was the tenth Sikh Guru. He was a spiritual leader, warrior, poet, and philosopher. He founded the Khalsa in 1699, formalizing the collective identity of Sikhs and playing a crucial role in shaping Sikh religious and cultural traditions... read more

Sacrificed his whole family to fight against justice. He lend his son's life, mother's life and his own. Today, if there is any reduction in injustice and crime, it's because of him. He was one man military. He said "If you can gain justice with peace, do it. But if you can't, raise your voice and hold the sword."
I've seen many people talking about dirty about Sikhism and swearing to our god. He has told one, there is no heaven and no hell. Whoever dies, he soul will automatically come to god's house. Death is the biggest punishment of all time and visiting god's house is the biggest forgiveness anyone can achieve.
In his name, we all live and achieve the light of love. He drives out all darkness from life and gives eternal happiness. His was the greatest leader of yesterday, still is the greatest leader of today and will be the greatest leader of tomorrow.
Guru Nanak

Guru Nanak (April 15, 1469 - September 22, 1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is commemorated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab, celebrated on Kartik Puranmashi, the full-moon day in the month of Katak. His teachings emphasized the oneness of God, equality... read more

God in human body... He told the world that a soul can unite with god only through love & selfless service for humanity. Without true love for god (divine power) all religious practices are worthless. Religious practices are for generating love but if they are becoming obstacle between you & god, these should be abandoned. His teachings 1. Do your work honestly 2. Recite name of god, whichever you like, 3. Give your share from your earnings for betterment of humanity.
While discovering it is found that guru Nanak travelled whole world in 15th century.
Till now, in this world, he is the only religious teacher, whose teachings are being adopted by all the world in different forms. He has written his hymns in praise of god himself & are in Guru Granth Sahib ji. His all teachings are becoming true with facts & are being accepted by NASA Scientists.
WAHEGURU
Guru Granth Sahib

Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji is the Guru of all humanity. Shows the path of real truth and indicates that God is one and he is present everywhere. He has no shape, no colour, no body like humans. But he exists and takes care of all species.

Sikhism is not any religion : it is a teaching told by a teacher to student how to live in world & to meet god.
1. Only holy scripture in the world written by religion founders themself, all other scriptures are written after the death of their religious leaders.
2. Only holy scripture in the world, in which hymns are written in love for invisible god in various forms, somewhere in husband (god) wife human soul, as a friend (god), as a father (god), as a mother (god) etc.
3. Hymns are included from other religions also which matches the guru ji's philosophy I.E. From Hinduism, from Muslims. Moreover all major religions of the world are discussed in the Guru Granth Sahib ji.
4. All people around the world who read Guru Granth Sahib ji are Sikhs, whether they are Hindus, Muslim, Christ or etc.
5. New version of all religions is Sikhism, all religions merge into Guru Granth Sahib ji.
WAHEGURU (Everlasting true teacher for world )
Maharana Pratap

Pratap Singh (May 9, 1540 - January 29, 1597), popularly known as Maharana Pratap, was the ruler of the kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is remembered for his resistance to Mughal Empire expansion under Akbar and for his valor at the Battle of Haldighati in 1576. Maharana Pratap remains... read more

Maharana Pratap is the tallest of all leaders because he was fighting a cause for the general public. If he could have asked for a easy life he would have got it. But he was a selfless leader who knew with whom he was fighting with, he was a warrior of greatest order. Akbar could not win him in his life despite having many times more strength of the army.

Maharana Pratap was that legend who never surrender against any ruler, He is the person who well what the dignity and honour of the person. He never gave up. On his death even his enemy Akbar also started crying, what else can show how great he was who was very loyal and faithful towarad his kingdom and to the people! Jay Rajputana!
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War and succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering... read more

Has no right to be on this list, in the first place. Lincoln, is not a true NATIVE American Indian, because he has European ancestry (an invader who originates from another continent).

I don't know who all these gurus are, so I can not vote for them, although they seem like good people. Abraham lincoln is a great leader because he brought america to the right place. without him, america might still be a slave country

He helped to free the slaves. He basically defined freedom. He fought for his principals and ethics, he fought for what he believed in. That is what makes him a great leader.
Buddha

Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhārtha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha, or simply the Buddha, was an Indian ascetic and sage whose teachings laid the foundation for Buddhism. Born in the 6th or 5th century BCE in present-day Nepal, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree after years of meditation... read more

Gautam Buddha was brought up inside a palace, where his father never took him out to show the outside world to him. When he was older, he finally ventured out and saw death, starvation, cruelty, discrimination and lack of wealth. As he was raised for a good portion of his life in his palace, he thought that everyone had a life as comfortable as his, and was confused when he saw what was happening in the real world. He then set out to meditate and discovered the answers to life. Without knowing it, the young Indian started his own religion and his faith spread over Asia, especially in China, Thailand, Malaysia and other nations.
Jai Gautam Buddhaji!
Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, in the region historically known as Palestine. He was born to Mary, and the Bible says, "she was found with child of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 1:18). He was both man and God (John 20:28). According to the Bible, He is God alone (Deuteronomy 6:4).... read more

He is a leader still with us. God's only begotten Son, inspired many, without any intention to lead, but to reconcile us with God - who initially planned to wipe us out. He decided to send His son Jesus instead. Jesus was so influential a crowd was rousing up, ready to start a revolution & place him in charge, but upon recieving word of this, Jesus slipped away, as He intended to save our souls & provide us with a means to reconcile with God the Father - not rule. His wise words are like no other, & His teachings contain far more wisdom than anything taught by Buddha (who atheists like to point to), & unlike Buddha, he was a leader in every sense of the word. Not that He cared about numbers, but their free willing loyalty - to the point He even said things to thin the numbers to all but the most willing. He wanted Disciples - not blind followers who go through the motions.
Of course, an atheist or any unbeliever will say anything to discredit Jesus & His followers. Jesus Himself even warned us this would happen - that we will suffer because of Him. That we are to take up our cross & follow Him. This, before He was crucified. Christianity isn't for wimps.
This is only a small part of His deeds, & there is much more wisdom in the book written of Him & inspired by Him. Even the old testament links up nicely with everything He taught. Undoubtedly He is indeed the Son of God
Alexander the Great

Alexander III of Macedon (July 20/21, 356 BC - June 10/11, 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was the King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and a member of the Argead dynasty. He created one of the largest empires in history by the age of thirty, stretching from Greece to northwest... read more

Shame on all of you who support Gurmeet Ram Rahim as a leader. A pervert and a rapist he is, you compare him to men like Buddha and Bhagat Singh!
By far and wide, Alexander the great established the largest empire of the world by taking a handful of people from Macedonia. By the virtue of leadership, Alexander is an unparalleled leader.

The only one man who head down half of the world. Where he attack win win and only win the winner is his blood. Salute man

He is Greek Emperor, if he knew that America exists, it would be his now. A true Emperor...
Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary socialist who was influential in the Indian independence movement. He is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh, with "Shaheed" meaning "martyr" in several Indian languages.
In December 1928, Bhagat Singh and his associate, Shivaram Rajguru, fatally... read more

In his 20 year of age what a passion he have for his love.. Country... Nobody imagine he have what a solid heart he is actually a MAN

Bhagat Singh was a great leader who started his journey in very difficult conditions and became a great leader. Due to his leadership Englishmen feared not by the leadership of Mr. Gandhi or Nehru. That'swhy Mr. Gandhi or Mr. Nehru didn't tried to defend him. Bhagat Singh was born for the nation, live for the nation and died for the nation.
Salute him for his dedication towards the nation.

The Newcomers

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Solomon

Solomon, also called Jedidiah, was the third monarch of the Kingdom of Israel and Judah, according to the Hebrew Bible. The successor of his father David, he is described as having been the final ruler of all Twelve Tribes of Israel under an amalgamated Israel and Judah. Renowned for his legendary wisdom... read more
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Louis XIV

Louis XIV (September 5, 1638 - September 1, 1715), known as Louis the Great (Louis le Grand) or the Sun King (le Roi-Soleil), was a monarch of the House of Bourbon who ruled as King of France from 1643 until his death. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is the longest of any monarch of a major country... read more

The Contenders

B. R. Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 - 6 December 1956), popularly known as Babasaheb or B. R. Ambedkar, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards Untouchables (Dalits), while also supporting... read more

Greatest human being who first taught the basics of humanity, highly intellectual personality, prepared the Constitution which even today after 68 years of Independence has not only guided India towards prosperity but also has its relevance in today's scenario. All those countries who have respected end Their constitution have progressed well. He was the great person in India who fights for low caste persons. He tried his best for equality in caste. But some people who didnot want it they oppose and that poison is till now in my country. I think that people in our society show it that there is not any differences about caste in there mind but they setup this thinking in there mind internally. It is shame for those people who r like this. We should look the thinking, hygiene and status of quality and qualification in a person.
Napoleon

Napoléon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution. He became Emperor of the French in 1804 and led successive military campaigns across Europe. His Napoleonic Code and administrative reforms continue to influence... read more

Came closer to conquering Europe than any leader in history, including Hitler and the Roman emperors. By the time he invaded Russia most major empires knelt before him. After he was defeated in 1814 he escaped exile and came back for the 100 Days, and convinced the French Army to desert the king in favor of him just because he was so well-loved by the French people.
Sad that most people nowadays only remember him for being short.

He should be number 3 right before Ceasar. He is smart lost lots of battles but did take over. Julius did win every battle but did he take over?. Napoleon was feared by many he is great. He took over Italy how good is that! Of course he is small but fierce he should be number 3.
George Washington

George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War and presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, helping to shape the U.S. Constitution and... read more

How can you beat a leader who had the opportunity to rule as a king, and yet choose the life of a humble man? So far I've seen on this list numerous great men of sacrifice, duty, courage, and faith. But Washington embodied all these traits, and instead of sacrificing himself in the war he fought. He choose the hardship of living and building a young nation. Because dying is easy. Living is hard.

He practiced what he preached and risked it all. In the end he was victorious.

Absolutely not. He was a racist scum who once peed in Napoleon's mouth. Imagine a world leader peeing in your mouth! Disgusting as it might sound, he also didn't respect John Adams, HIS FREAKING VICE PRESIDENT, well. He had like 600 or 500 slaves, too.
Shivaji

Shivaji Bhonsle (February 19, 1630 - April 3, 1680), known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and founder of the Maratha Empire. He is celebrated for pioneering guerrilla warfare tactics and establishing a competent navy and administrative system. Shivaji remains a revered figure... read more

The great Maratha King due to which today I am Hindu, The king who save Hindu religion from Muslim rulers. The great king who offered same kindness to all people no matter it's Hindu or Muslim and never forcefully converted the other religion peoples into Hinduism, The great example of Ram Rajya and teach all king how to rule to kingdom and how to win heart of your people. Shivaji the great example how to create the biggest empire from nothing...The great King!

If it was not Shivaji Maharaj then today entire south Indian temples would have been converted into mosques like what is the case in North India...Today even Vietnam leaders said that they had won the war against America because they studied and used the tactics of war used by Shivaji Maharaj...Even today he is worshiped as great leader by one and all...All great leaders deserve to be at number one position and I would love to see Shivaji Maharaj at this position...
Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale

He is the most humble and kind hearted, courageous, fearless true Saint Soldier Khalsa* (God's pure creation). A Sikh's life is a lesson depicting a true way of living and an idol for others! Bhindrwale's life portrays it very well because he was the man of his words, his readily helping nature sorted many problems and crises of many households in punjab. His every word is golden if you'll listen to his speeches while addressing sangat you will know how impacting is his persona. One should really listen to his words for getting a better understanding of his life!

He is the best Sikh leader in the 20th century... He was great warrior which was taught to Sikh fight there rights... He is not a terrorist... He is demanding there state rights from Indian government but Indian give him terrorist lable
Hari Singh Nalwa

The great warrior in the history to rule Afghanistan and stayed there as governor. Till date USA the so called worlds powerful country can't do it

He was the only General to conquer and rule in Afghanistan. Russia,China Tried and U.S is still trying to Sustain a Democracy but it's not working they should learn from Hari Singh Nalwa. Harpreet Singh Rajasansi.

Hari Singh Nalwa was Great warier of the word He capture the Dara Khaber, to which no countary has obtained this position up till now as per my knowledge.
Julius Caesar

Gaius Julius Caesar (July 12/13, 100 BC - March 15, 44 BC), commonly known as Julius Caesar, was a Roman politician, military general, and author. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. His writings, military campaigns, and political reforms had... read more

Victorious against the odds in the Gallic wars, becomes the first roman to lead an invasion of Britain, disposed a pharaoh, defeats one of the great military strategists in history to win a civil war and become the most powerful man in the Western world, his assassination by a descendant of one of the founders of the republic leads to the death of the republic, and birth of an empire that has left many present influences on the world especially Europe, there's even a month named after him a man that stands amongst gods, Julius Caesar is Nietzsches uberman.

He came, he saw, he conquered...What can I say about this great dude? HE built a great empire, but at the time, he didn't have enough time to really develop rome to its full potential. That was Agustus Caesar.
Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who authored the Declaration of Independence and served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day as John Adams, the second president.

He wrote the ' declaration of independence!
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government... read more

Nelson Mandela is the Greatest leader of all time! Forgiving his enemy on release from prison after 27 yrs, encouraging and leading the quest for reconciliation not only in South Africa but all over the world. So it is obvious that it is him that ruled over the greatest empire of all time. He conquered the world without a single shot! Even his enemies bowed to him. His principles cut across all and every kind of boundary.

Only truly evil people, who are racist, extremist, ignorant, intolerant, xenophobic, imperialist, anti-immigrant, cancerous, Zionist, warmongering, capitalist, globalist, threatening, support the evil apartheid system and bigoted, who disagree with the fact that Nelson Mandela is a true freedom fighter for his beloved Bafana Bafana/South Africa, hate humanity, should consider comitting suicide or run themselves under a bus.
Ashoka

He is great man he is "Samraat" who owned all India and do justie always.
He give us a good message that for secure our people, city, community, country, we need a strength, soldier instead of making a new religion which make us downward day to day.
You all can easily understand for whom I talking for.
"Jai Shree Ram"

This guy is an unknown however he will be up there with greatest of leaders in years to come. Give it 25 years and he will be sitting in the top half of this list.

Ohh. Master of the universe. He can even defeat Alexander. It was the dream. Battle between him and Alexander. But I am sure he would be the winner. He can even defeat each and every mughal rulers. But unfortunately he died much before that
Ghengis Khan

Genghis Khan (c. 1162 - August 18, 1227), born Temüjin, was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. He united the Mongol tribes and launched a series of military campaigns that conquered vast territories across Asia and into... read more

Put simply, I can't think of any tactician that could beat him. Even against modern day weapons and layouts, he would still win. The fact that he could fight and be smart at the same time just goes to show you how great a man he was. He was a harsh but fair ruler, something that many leaders have ever been able to be.

He once ruled over the largest, ever, empire in world history.

One of the greatest leaders he was almost unstoppable.
Augustus

First actual emperor of Rome and created the Roman Empire he also did it because of Vergil when he made The Aeneid. It help him change the roman republic to an empire.

The creator of the western world. His reforms were revolutionary and he brought Rome to a gold age.

Successor of Julius Caesar, and with Marc Antony, ruled over a vast empire.
Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer‑Churchill was a British statesman who led the United Kingdom as Prime Minister from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He is renowned for his leadership during World War II and his stirring wartime speeches. Churchill also had a distinguished early career as a British... read more

Winston Churchill, was a Zionist, a cancerous tumor in human form, racist, eugenics, bigot, extremist, terrorist and pure evil. He killed over 2 million Indian's, in the Bengal Famine of 1943-1945, with a racist mind. Around 6-7 million Indians died in that famine. For his part Churchill proved callously indifferent... He was resolutely opposed to food shipments to Bengal and diverted food to Italy for allied forces... Churchill felt it would do no good -famine or no famine, since Indians "breed like rabbits". Churchill, was racist towards India and all Indian's. Churchill hated the Irish and Palestinian's. Churchill, was also racist towards Native American Indian's, Aborigines and Maori's. Churchill, had terrorist plans to invade Eire/Irish Republic.
All British crimes and atrocities, must never be forgiven and forgotten and also never brushed under the carpet, forever. Only racist, ignorant, intolerant, evil and bigoted native-Briton's, will disagree with my comment, because they hate humanity and can't ever accept the evil truth of their poisonous inhumane nation.
Amritbani Guru Ravidass Ji

Greatest thinker of the welfare and equality in our society of that time when society was dominated by conservative S... Of high...

He gave the concept of socialism first time in the world. He taught the concept of equality, brotherhoodness.

Tought value of purity and faith in almighty, in real term, apart from blindfaith, discrimination among people.
Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945), commonly known by his initials FDR, was an American statesman and the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. A Democrat, he was elected to an unprecedented four terms and led the nation through the... read more