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The Influence of Indian Intellectuals on Worldwide Social Movements
Author(s): Dr. Manveer Kaushik

Abstract
Indian intellectuals have played a significant role in shaping global social movements through their contributions to political thought philosophy and activism. Figures like Mahatma Gandhi B.R. Ambedkar Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru among others have influenced movements for civil rights decolonization social justice and human rights across the world. Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance for example became a model for leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela in their struggles against racial segregation and apartheid. Ambedkar’s work on social justice and equality inspired movements for marginalized communities influencing scholars and activists working on caste race and gender issues globally. These intellectuals contributed to a global dialogue on democracy self-determination and justice fostering an exchange of ideas between the East and the West. Their thoughts resonated in anti-colonial movements post-colonial discourse and contemporary social justice efforts worldwide. The paper explores how the ideas and works of Indian intellectuals have transcended national boundaries and continue to inspire global movements highlighting their lasting impact on shaping the modern understanding of human rights equality and social change.