List of famous ‘Fathers of various fields’ in India

Father of the Indian Navy: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is renowned as the Father of the Indian Navy.

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Father of the Nation: Mahatma Gandhi is affectionately known as the Father of the Nation in India.

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Father of Indian Missile Technology: APJ Abdul Kalam is recognized as the Father of Indian missile technology.

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Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme: Homi Jehangir Bhabha is acknowledged as the Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme.

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Father of Ayurveda: Acharya Charak is revered as the Father of Ayurveda for his contributions to this ancient science.

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Father of Indian Philosophy: Adi Shankaracharya is known as the Father of Indian Philosophy.

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Father of Indian Literature: Valmiki, the celebrated author of the Ramayana, is called the Father of Indian Literature.

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