Top 10 Greatest Indians of All Time
Who do you think deserves to be called the greatest Indian of all time? With a history as rich and diverse as India's, this is no easy question to answer. From political leaders and freedom fighters to spiritual teachers, scientists, and artists, India has produced some of the most influential and inspiring figures the world has ever seen. Now, you get to weigh in.This list has been shaped by thousands of votes from people just like you, ranking the individuals who've had the most impact on India and beyond. Whether you're passionate about the contributions of visionaries like Mahatma Gandhi or more intrigued by cultural icons and modern leaders, your vote helps decide who stands out as the greatest of them all.
So, dive into the choices, think about who you believe has left the biggest legacy, and add your voice to this ongoing celebration of India's most remarkable figures.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan (born 15 August 1967) is an Indian guru, music producer, singer-songwriter, actor, filmmaker, and convicted rapist. He has been the head of the social group Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) since 1990... read more He is a great Indian saint. He says that humanity is the religion. He is involved in 133 humanitarian works, such as blood donation, tree plantation, body donation for research, skin donation, eye donation, clean campaigns, and 127 others.
He has qualities that we don't expect from a normal human being. He is a singer, writer, director, and many more. He always says that he is the only man.
The humanitarian works that the saint is doing can't be imagined by others. A saint is one who lives for others, and Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim truly embodies this. He is a true saint who sacrifices his life for the sake of others.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Yes, he had some flaws, but who doesn't? He had vision. He was a true visionary who understood the power of morality, non-violence (leading to a moral position), the masses (and how they are energized by a vision), and sacrifice (he gave up official leadership of a free India). He understood the importance of inclusivity, ensuring all religions and castes were part of the freedom movement. He also understood the importance of forgiveness - that not punishing or demonizing future generations of a particular caste, religion, or country for the sins of past or present generations presented the best and quickest way of achieving transformation.
So many countries obtained freedom from colonial rule, including the USA, but none achieved it in the unique way India did. None of them were led in their freedom struggle by a man with such unique vision, principles, and personality as Mahatma Gandhi!
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen "A. P. J." Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and studied physics and aerospace engineering. An inspirer, a scientist, a president, and a role model for all youngsters. He cannot be compared with anyone on this list.
He deserves to be on the top, not that moronic baba and Gandhi. Please vote for the Missile Man of India, because of whom we can proudly say that we have a strong military.
He is the true hero of our country. He provided valuable thoughts and contributions to India. Did you know that his property list includes three pairs of pants, six t-shirts, two coats, and one flat? The flat is also the property of the scientists' committee.
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is a former Indian cricketer and captain, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
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... read more Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is the Karl Marx of India, a genius, and a true emancipator of the underprivileged and women. He is a man of great insight and vision, a great revolutionary. The entire country of India owes him a lot. If India is to evolve into the spiritual guru of the world, as Sri Aurobindo dreamed, it will only be possible when social justice is achieved.
May all the struggles of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for social justice become fruitful! His success is the success of humanity! His success is the sure sign of human evolution!
G. Abiramasundari
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary socialist who was influential in the Indian independence movement. He is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh, the word "Shaheed" meaning "martyr" in a number of Indian languages... read more The real hero of all time! Worth the honor!
Rajiv Ratna Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989. He took office after the 1984 assassination of his mother, Prime Minister Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, to become the youngest Indian Prime Minister at the age of 40.
Krishnan Nair Shantakumari Chithra, often credited as K. S. Chithra or simply Chithra, is an Indian playback singer from Kerala. Chithra also sings Indian classical, devotional, and popular music.
Allah-Rakha Rahman, is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician and philanthropist.
Narendra Damodardas Modi (born September 17, 1950) is the 15th and current Prime Minister of India, in office since May 26, 2014. A leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi... read more The best leader in the world and a true visionary.
He is the legendary prime minister of all time.
Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, better known by his stage name 'Akshay Kumar', is a Canadian actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films.
He is such a great man in the whole world. Very humble person.
Rabindranath Tagore FRAS, also written Ravīndranātha Thākura, sobriquet Gurudev, was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with Contextual Modernism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide as Guru Nanak Gurpurab on Kartik Pooranmashi, the full-moon day in the month of Katak, October–November. Guru Nanak Dev Ji started the notion of equality for women, sharing with all, and a practical religion. He deserves to be number 1. Waheguru Ji.
He is the first guru of Sikhism and should be in the first position.
Guru Nanak Ji was Jagat Guru, loved by all.
Shivaji Bhosale, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhosale Maratha clan. Honorable Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the greatest king in the world.
The greatest person in the world. He respects all religions, women, and children.
I believe Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a great person in the world.
