Politicians from India

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Indian Politicians of all time. This list of famous Indian Politicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Indian Politicians.

1. #1

   

   Indira Gandhi

   1917 - 1984

   HPI 91.54129 languages

   Indira Gandhi was the first female Prime Minister of India. She is most famous for being the first female Prime Minister of India.

2. #2

   

   Narendra Modi

   b. 1950

   HPI 88.81145 languages

   Narendra Modi is most famous for being the Prime Minister of India. He is also famous for being a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

3. #3

   

   Ashoka

   304 BC - 232 BC

   HPI 85.09161 languages

   Ashoka was an Indian emperor who ruled the Mauryan Empire from 269 BC to 232 BC. He is most famous for his conversion to Buddhism and the creation of a Buddhist empire.

4. #4

   

   Vallabhbhai Patel

   1875 - 1950

   HPI 82.3076 languages

   Vallabhbhai patel is most famous for being one of the main leaders of the Indian independence movement and for his role in the country's struggle for independence. He was a great advocate of nonviolent civil disobedience.

5. #5

   

   Pratibha Patil

   b. 1934

   HPI 81.7787 languages

   12th President of India

6. #6

   

   A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

   1931 - 2015

   HPI 81.5785 languages

   A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Widely referred to as the "People's President" and the "Missile Man of India", he made significant contributions to India's civilian space program and military missile development and was a beloved...Read moreShow less

   A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. Widely referred to as the "People's President" and the "Missile Man of India", he made significant contributions to India's civilian space program and military missile development and was a beloved figure for his dedication to education and inspiration to the youth.

7. #7

   

   Droupadi Murmu

   b. 1958

   HPI 80.9973 languages

   President of India since 2022

8. #8

   

   B. R. Ambedkar

   1891 - 1956

   HPI 80.47132 languages

   Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables (Dalits). He was Independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India.

9. #9

   

   Bahadur Shah Zafar

   1775 - 1862

   HPI 80.2059 languages

   Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor of India. He is most famous for being the emperor during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which was a rebellion against the British East India Company.

10. #10

    

    Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

    1924 - 1988

    HPI 79.6166 languages

    Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was a Pakistani general and politician who served as the President of Pakistan from 1978 until 1988. He is most famous for his role in the military coup of 1977, which overthrew the democratically elected government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.