K. B. Hedgewar
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1 April 1889 – 21 June 1940), also known by his moniker Doctorji, was an Indian political-social activist, physician and the founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Hedgewar founded the RSS in Nagpur in 1925, based on the ideology of Hindutva with the intention of creating a Hindu Rashtra.
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar | |
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| 1st Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh | |
| In office 27 September 1925 – 21 June 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | M. S. Golwalkar |
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| Born | Keshav Baliram Hedgewar 1 April 1889 Kandakurthi, Central Provinces, British India (present day Nizamabad, Telangana, India) |
| Died | 21 June 1940 (aged 51) Nagpur, Central Provinces and Berar, British India (present day Maharashtra, India) |
| Education | MBBS |
| Alma mater | Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata |
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| Known for | Founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh |
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