Rare Signature Collections of Indian Legends -Part 3

Rare Signature Collections of Indian Legends -Part 3

1.Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak (or Lokmanya Tilak,  ( 23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920), born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak, was an Indian nationalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and an independence activist. He was the first leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest." He was also conferred with the title of "Lokmanya", which means "accepted by the people (as their leader)".

2.Bipin Chandra Pal

Bipin Chandra Pal (November 7, 1858 – May 20, 1932) was an Indian nationalist. He was among the triumvirate of Lal Bal Pal which consisted of Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and himself.

3.Bismillah Khan Ustad

Ustad Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 – 21 August 2006) (born as Amiruddin Khan), often referred to by the honorific title Ustad, was an Indian musician credited with popularizing the shehnai, a subcontinental wind instrument of the oboe class. While the shehnai had long held importance as a folk instrument played primarily during traditional ceremonies, Khan is credited with elevating its status and bringing it to the concert stage.

4.C.K Nayudu

Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu (31 October 1895 – 14 November 1967), also known as 'CK', was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68. In 1923, the ruler of Holkar invited him to Indore and made him a Captain (land and air) in his army, conferring on him the honour of a Colonel in Holkar's Army.

Rare Signature Collections of Indian Legends -Part 4