Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

ModernPoliticianIndia1905 — 1977

Indian president during the Emergency.

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Quick Facts

Born

1905

Died

1977

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)36

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score39.3

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed — Complete Timeline

1971 AD

Appointed Minister of AgriculturePolitical Action◆ Major

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was appointed as India's Minister of Agriculture under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He oversaw agricultural policies during the Green Revolution, focusing on food security.

AgricultureGreen RevolutionCongress

Impact: nationalconstructive

1974 AD

Elected President of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was elected as the 5th President of India, serving from 1974 to 1977. He was the second Muslim to hold the office, and his presidency was marked by the Emergency period.

PresidencyMuslimElection

Impact: national

1975 AD

Proclaimed Emergency in 1975Political Action◆ Major

President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed signed the proclamation of a national Emergency on June 25, 1975, on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This suspended fundamental rights and led to authoritarian rule until 1977.

EmergencyConstitutionalAuthoritarian

Impact: nationaldestructive

1977 AD

Died in officeOther◆ Major

Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed died in office on February 11, 1977, due to a heart attack. He was the second Indian president to die in office, leading to B.D. Jatti serving as acting president.

DeathPresidencyConstitutional

Impact: nationaltragic