Abdul Ghaffar Khan
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Summary
Abdul Ghaffar Khan was born on February 6, 1890[1], in Hashtnagar[2]. He died on January 20, 1988[3], in Peshawar[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and freedom fighter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,009 views/month, #6,575 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jalalabad[8]
- Spouse: Meharqanda Kinankhel[9], Nambata Kinankhel[10]
- Child: Khan Abdul Wali Khan[11], Khan Abdul Ali Khan[12], Khan Abdul Ghani Khan[13]
- Country of citizenship: Afghanistan[14], British Raj[15], Pakistan[16]
- Native language: Pashto[17]
- Position held: Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[18], member of the House Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India[19], Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India[20]
- Educated at: Aligarh Muslim University[21]
- Award received: Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[22], Bharat Ratna[23]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Movement: Khudai Khidmatgar[26]
- Commons category: Abdul Ghaffar Khan[27]
- Given name: Abdul Ghaffar[28]
- Significant event: prisoner of conscience[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Pashto[30], English[31], Urdu[32]
- Sibling: Khan Sahib[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abdul Ghaffar Khan include Bacha Khan University[34], a public university[35], in Pakistan[36], founded in 2012[37].
Why It Matters
Abdul Ghaffar Khan has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Entities named for him include Bacha Khan University[34], a public university[35], in Pakistan[36], founded in 2012[37].
FAQs
Where was Abdul Ghaffar Khan born?
Abdul Ghaffar Khan was born in Hashtnagar[2].
Where did Abdul Ghaffar Khan die?
Abdul Ghaffar Khan passed away in Peshawar[4].
Who was Abdul Ghaffar Khan married to?
Abdul Ghaffar Khan's spouses include Meharqanda Kinankhel[9] and Nambata Kinankhel[10].
What did Abdul Ghaffar Khan do for work?
Abdul Ghaffar Khan worked as a politician[5] and freedom fighter[6].
Where did Abdul Ghaffar Khan go to school?
Abdul Ghaffar Khan was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[21].
What awards did Abdul Ghaffar Khan receive?
Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding[22] and Bharat Ratna[23].