Kamala Nehru

Kamala Kaul Nehru (1899–1936) was the wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, leader of the Indian National Congress and first Prime Minister of India. Kamala married Nehru on 8 February, 1916. Their marriage was arranged by his parents.

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1899 - 1936 - Jawaharlal Nehru - Indian National Congress - Prime Minister of India - 8 February - 1916

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Described as pretty, slim, and tender, Kamala was quiet, unobtrusive, and is thought to have had little impact on her husband or his career. In 1917, she gave birth to a daughter, Indira Priyadarshini, who later succeeded her father as prime minister and head of the Congress party. Kamala died from tuberculosis in Switzerland while her husband was in prison.

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Indira Priyadarshini - Tuberculosis - Switzerland

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