Hindu statesman Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964. He was a leader of the Indian independence movement and is considered to be the architect of modern India. Nehru was a prominent figure in the international community and was a major advocate for non-alignment and peaceful coexistence during the Cold War. He was also a prolific writer, having authored several books on politics and economics.