Bharat Ratna: The Jewel of India

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Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, awarded for the highest degrees of national service. This service includes artistic, literary, and scientific achievements, as well as "recognition of public service of the highest order". Unlike knights, holders of the Bharat Ratna carry no special title nor any other honorifics, but they do have a place in the Indian order of precedence. The award was established by the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad, on January 2, 1954. Along with other major national honours, such as the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, the awarding of the Bharat Ratna was suspended from July 13, 1977 to January 26, 1980. The honour has been awarded to forty persons, a list which includes two non-Indians and a naturalized Indian citizen. Originally, the specifications for the award called for a circular gold medal carrying the state emblem and motto, among other things. It is uncertain if a design in accordance with the original specifications was ever made. The actual award is designed in the shape of a peepul leaf and carries the Hindi–written words "Bharat Ratna" on the front.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shailesh Chandra

Shailesh Chandra (born, 1941) is an eminent historian, having a brilliant academic record (M.A., M.Phill.) he has secured various gold medals and national merit scholarships for the studies. He did a lot of research work on Indian struggle for Independence. A lot of articles and research papers regarding history are to his credit. He has imparted his knowledge to the students of graduate and post-graduate level at St. Lawrance College and National College in South India. During the time he has participated in number of seminars and national conferences. After retirement he has fully devoted himself as consultant to many institutions.

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Title
Bharat Ratna: The Jewel of India
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8190738507
Length
viii+320p.
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