Early Life and Background
Born in Simla on December 4, 1910, Motilal came from a distinguished family from Delhi. His father was a renowned educationist, who died when Motilal was one year old. He was brought up by his uncle who was a well-known civil surgeon in Uttar Pradesh. At first, Moti was sent to an English school at Simla and later, in UP. Thereafter he shifted to Delhi where he continued with school and college.
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