Arundale, Rukmini Devi, 1904-1986

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1923 president of the All India Federation of Young Theosophists; 1925 president of the World Federation of Young Theosophists; 1936 co-founded the Kalakshetra academy; 1952 and 1956 nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha; 1955-1986 vice-president of the International Vegetarian Union; 1956 Padma Bhushan; 1962 pioneered the setting up of the Animal Welfare Board of India; 1962-1986 member of the Animal Welfare Board of India.

Epithet: dancer and choreographer

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Punjab Hills, India
Assam, India
Ajanta, Hyderabad State
Bihar, India
India, Asia
Naga Hills, Assam
Santal Parganas, Bihar
Mokokchung, Assam
Puri, Orissa
Purnea, Bihar
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Birth 1904-02-29

Death 1986-02-24

Indians (India)

English

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