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List of Famous Places associated with Eminent Persons

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• Anand Bhawan, linked to Jawaharlal Nehru, serves as the ancestral home of the Nehru-Gandhi family and the birthplace of India's first Prime Minister. Today, it operates as a museum showcasing the life and times of the Nehru family.
• Trimurti Bhawan, associated with Jawaharlal Nehru, was the residence of India's first Prime Minister from 1936 to 1939. It has since been occupied by several other Prime Ministers.
• Bardoli gained fame for the Bardoli Satyagraha, a nonviolent protest led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1928 against the British government's excessive taxation on farmers. This six-month protest resulted in a significant reduction in taxes.
• Cuttack, the birthplace of Subhash Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist and leader of the Indian National Army, played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.
• Jalianwala Bagh, historically linked to General Dyer, witnessed the tragic Jalianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919. British troops under General Reginald Dyer fired upon unarmed Indian civilians gathered to celebrate the Baisakhi festival and protest British colonial rule, marking a turning point in the Indian independence movement.
• Jerusalem, situated in the Middle East, holds significance for three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its rich history and cultural heritage have witnessed many significant events over time, including associations with Jesus Christ.
• Kapilvastu, an ancient town in present-day Nepal, is believed to be the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It was the capital of the Shakya kingdom, where Buddha was a prince before embracing a life of enlightenment.
• Sevagram served as Mahatma Gandhi's residence from 1936 to 1948 and functioned as the Indian National Congress headquarters during the Quit India Movement. Established as an ashram for living and working, Sevagram's name translates to "village of service."
• Sabarmati Ashram, also known as Gandhi Ashram, located on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1915. It served as his residence and the center for India's freedom movement until he initiated the Dandi Salt March in 1930 to protest the British-imposed salt tax.
• Corsica, an island southeast of France and west of Italy, is renowned for its stunning beaches, rugged mountains, and rich history. Notably, it is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, born in Ajaccio in 1769, and has been ruled by various powers throughout its history, including the Romans, the Genoese, and the French.