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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (28 May, 1883 - 26 February, 1966) also famous as Swatantryaveer Savarkar was a freedom fighter and ardent Indian nationalist from Maharashtra. Savarkar was indisputably the most influential personality, who championed the cause of “Hindu” rights in 20th century and still remains the undisputed icon of the ideology of “Hindutva” in the contemporary times. Savarkar dedicated his whole life for the independence of India. Along with fighting for the independence of the country Savarkar contributed extensively in awakening of the Hindu society during his lifetime. Savarkar also wrote on varied range of topics which are still of pivotal importance for the contemporary Indian society.
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