Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a national leader and a freedom fighter of India. He is known for achievements such as starting a university (Banaras Hindu University) in Benaras, India. He is also regarded as a Mahatma, which literally means Great Soul.
He was born to an educated orthodox Hindu family at Prayag (Allahabad) in 1861.
A postage stamp has been printed in India in his honor.
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