Birth anniversary of Dr.Zakir Hussain -President of India and Educationist
Zakir Husain Khan (8 February 1897 – 3 May 1969) was an Indian economist and politician who served as the third president of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
8 February 1897, on this day, Zakir Husain Khan was born.
Zakir Husain Khan (died 3 May 1969) was an Indian economist and politician who served as the third President of India, from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969.
He previously served as Governor of Bihar from 1957 to 1962 and as Vice President of India from 1962 to 1967. He was also the co-founder of Jamia Milia Islamia, serving as its Vice-chancellor
He was the first Muslim president of India and the first Indian president to die in office.
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