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Lala Hansraj (

1864-1938)

 

  • Recently, birth anniversary of Lala Hansraj was celebrated. 

 

  • Early life 
    • Birth place: Hoshiarpur district, Punjab
    • Parent: Lala Chunnilal and mother Hardevi
    • Influenced by: Swami Dayanand Saraswati's ideologies.
    • Popularly known as Mahatma Hansraj.

 

  • Contributions
    • One of the greatest educationists who chose English-oriented Science-based education with a blend of Vedic ideals 
    • Co-established the first Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System (DAV) in Lahore in 1886 with Guru Datta Vidyarthi and served as its first Headmaster.
    • Proposed the inclusion of the Ashok Dharma Chakra at the Centre of the National Flag.

 

  • Values: Leadership, Patriotism and Selflessness

 

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