List of people from Pratapgarh

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This is a list of notable personalities from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. [1]

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Literature and science

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Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Independence activists

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Saints and religious icons

Politicians

Bollywood

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Sport

Holders of High Constitutional Offices

Lieutenant Governor of other states

Minister of External affair, India

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References

  1. "Pratapgarh Official Web Site Of District Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh (INDIA)". 18 January 2013. Pratapgarh.nic.in. Retrieved 18 January 2013.