Historical figures in Lahore
The atlas holds 5 people and 8 moments here, from 1883 to 1997. The most recorded lives are Jawaharlal Nehru, Benazir Bhutto and Diana, Princess of Wales. Among them Writers, Political Leaders and Jurists, across the Interwar Period and the Space Age.
Notable people
Jawaharlal Nehru
in 1929
2 moments here
Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and statesman who became independent India’s first prime minister, serving from 15 August 1947 until his…
Benazir Bhutto
from 1974 to 1986
2 moments here
Pakistani political leader who served twice as prime minister, from 1988 to 1990 and from 1993 to 1996.…
Diana, Princess of Wales
from 1996 to 1997
2 moments here
Diana Frances Spencer (1961–1997) was Princess of Wales from 1981 until her divorce in 1996.…
Mahatma Gandhi
in 1930
1 moment here
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, political ethicist, and leader of mass nonviolent resistance.…
Rudyard Kipling
in 1883
1 moment here
English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Born in Bombay, Kipling spent his childhood in India and England, worked as a journalist…
Moments
- 1883 Journalism in Lahore Rudyard Kipling
- 1929 Independence flag ceremony on the Ravi Jawaharlal Nehru
- 1929 Congress presidency at Lahore Jawaharlal Nehru
- 1930 Leads independence observance in Lahore Mahatma Gandhi
- 1974 Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit Benazir Bhutto
- 1986 Return rally at Iqbal Park Benazir Bhutto
- 1996 Visited children's cancer wards in Lahore Diana, Princess of Wales
- 1997 Second Lahore cancer-hospital visit Diana, Princess of Wales