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Sita Ram Goel

Hindu nationalist writer and publisher (1921–2003)

Sita Ram Goel (16 October 1921 – 3 December 2003) was an Indian Hindu nationalist writer, and publisher known for his literature pertaining to Hinduism and Hindu nationalism in the late twentieth century. He was one of the founders of Voice of India.2

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Born Oct 16, 1921, died Dec 3, 2003.1

About

In his later career, Goel transitioned into a role as a commentator on Indian politics, aligning himself openly with the Hindutva ideology, a stance that has generated significant debate and scrutiny among scholars and observers of Indian society and politics.

From Wikipedia’s article on Sita Ram Goel, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Delhi3

Early life

Sita Ram Goel was born to a Hindu family in Punjab, in 1921; though his childhood was spent in Calcutta. The family looked upon Sri Garib Das, a nirguna saint comparable to Kabir and Nanak, as its patron saint and his verses, "Granth Saheb", were often recited at their home.

Goel graduated in history from the University of Delhi in 1944. As a student, he was a social activist and worked for a Harijan Ashram in his village. His sympathies for the Arya Samaj, the Harijans and the Indian freedom movement, along with his strong support for Mahatma Gandhi, brought him into conflict with many people in his village; Goel also learned to speak and write Sanskrit during his college days.

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Career

Occupation: historian, writer.5

Known for: Catholic Ashrams, The Story of Islamic Imperialism in India, How I Became a Hindu, History of Hindu–Christian Encounters, AD 304 to 1996.6

Personal life

  • BornOct 16, 1921, Punjab7
  • DiedDec 3, 2003, New Delhi8
  • CitizenshipBritish Raj, Dominion of India, India9

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