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Also Known As Indira Nehru • Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi
Born November 19, 1917 • Prayagraj • India
Died October 31, 1984 (aged 66) • Delhi • India
Title / Office prime minister (1980-1984), India • prime minister (1966-1977), India
Political Affiliation Indian National Congress
Notable Family Members father Jawaharlal Nehru • son Rajiv Gandhi • son Sanjay Gandhi

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