Ancestral House of Rajendra Prasad
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| Location | Ziradei, Siwan, Bihar, India |
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| Coordinates | 25°27′34″N 81°51′36″E / 25.459376°N 81.8599815°E |
| Type | Historic house museum |
| Maintain & Protected by | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Official name | Ancestral House of Dr. Rajendra Prasad the First President of India |
| Designated | 26 July 2001 |
| Reference no. | N-BR-65[1] |
| Callection circle | Patna |
The Ancestral House of Rajendra Prasad also known as Dr. Rajendra Prasad's Ancestral House, is located in Ziradei block of Siwan district, state of Bihar, India.[2] This house holds immense historical and national importance, representing a significant landmark in the life of a key figure in India's independence movement.[3] The house is now a protected monument, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India's Patna circle[4] since July 26, 2001[5] with serial number N-BR-65[1] in the list of Monuments of National Importance for Bihar state.[6][7]
History
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the First President of India (1950–1962) Offices 13 February 1952 – 13 May 1962
26 January 1950 – 13 February 1952
15 August 1947 – 14 January 1948
Movement and events Satyagraha at Champaran Associates & Influences Films Babu Rajendra Prasad (by FDI) Legacy Family Mrityunjay Prasad (Son) |
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This is the ancestral home of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who was first President of India.[8] Prasad ji was born in this house in the year 1884.[9][10]
Gallery
See also
- Sadaqat Ashram
- List of Monuments of National Importance in Bihar
- List of museums in India
- Archeological Survey of India
References
- ^ a b List of Centrally protected Monuments / Sites under the jurisdiction of Bihar (Patna Circle) - Archaeological Survey of India Archived 2014-06-25(Date mismatch) at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Dr Rajendra Prasad's ancestral house lies forgotten in the narrow lanes of Ziradei". News18. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "About Rajendra Prasad "Rajendra Babu" - Digital Sansad" (PDF). sansad.in. Digital Sansad Team, Parliament of India. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Chronicle of Rajendra babu's life at home gallery". telegraphindia.com. The Telegraph. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "CONVERSION OF RESIDENCE OF DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD INTO NATIONAL MUSEUM" (PDF). Digital Sansad. Team Digital Sansad, asked Dr. Sahabuddin, ex-MP Siwan. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "List of Centrally Protected Monuments (ASI)". nma.gov.in. Archaeological Survey of India. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Monuments Details - Archaeological Survey of India - Patna Circle - Archaeological Survey of India - Patna Circle". www.asipatnacircle.gov.in. ASI - Patna Circle. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Centrally Protected Monuments/Sites: State-wise and Circle-wise" (PDF). asi.nic.in. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Dr Rajendra Prasad's 137th birth anniversary marked; birthplace yet to see development". ETV Bharat News. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Conversion of Dr. Rajendra Prasad House into National Memorial". Digital Sansad. Parliament of India. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
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