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Zakir Husain Khan (8 February 1897 – 3 May 1969) was an Indian educationist and politician who served as the third president of India from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
Dr Zakir Husain was the third President of India and the first Muslim to occupy that post. He was a renowned educationist and intellectual and his contribution in the development of modern India through education is invaluable.
Learn about the life and works of Dr. Zakir Husain, former President of India and a renowned economist and educator. He was also a prolific Urdu writer and a follower of Gandhi.
Zakir Husain (born Feb. 8, 1897, Hyderabad, India—died May 3, 1969, New Delhi) was an Indian statesman, the first Muslim to hold the largely ceremonial position of president of India. His fostering of secularism was criticized by some Muslim activists.
Dr. Zakir Hussain was a humanist philosopher who believed that education must be developed in balance, where the abilities and capabilities should be formed in right proportions. He embraced the idea that real education is about self actualization.
Apr 25, 2017 · Dr. Zakir Husain is a Research Fellow at Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi. He is a political economist. His research focus is Middle East, South Asia and the role of major powers.
Feb 27, 2024 · Dr. Zakir Hussain, born on February 8, 1897, in Hyderabad, was an esteemed Indian educationist and politician who made history as the third President of India, serving from May 13, 1967, until his death on May 3, 1969. His early life was marked by the loss of his parents, which led him to pursue education with a fervent zeal.
