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Complete List of Founding Fathers of Different Fields in India - General Knowledge Guide 2025
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Founding Fathers of Various Fields in India
| Field | Father / Founder |
|---|---|
| Father of the Nation | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Father of Ayurveda | Charaka |
| Father of Surgery | Sushruta |
| Father of Astronomy | Varahamihira |
| Father of Indian Renaissance | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| Father of Indian Budget / Statistics | Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis |
| Father of Indian Cinema | Dadasaheb Phalke |
| Father of Indian Engineering | M. Visvesvaraya |
| Father of Indian Railways & Telegraph | Lord Dalhousie |