Jawaharlal Nehru was a towering figure in Indian politics from the time he was elected president of the Congress in 1929 until his passing in 1964. He also made an irrevocable mark on the history of South Asia. His views formed the political landscape of the nation as India's first and longest-serving prime minister, and they made such a profound impression that his legacy is still hotly contested today. Nehru was many different things to many people both in life and in death. This book sheds light on four encounters that Nehru had with contemporary political figures from across the political spectrum - Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Sardar Patel, and Syama Prasad Mookerjee - going beyond the labels imposed by contemporary discourse. These encounters are crucial to understanding his ideas, his long afterlife, and his impact on the present. Nehru may not be there now to respond to his detractors, but there was a time when he engaged in spirited debate with his rivals, exploring the most important issues in South Asian history and having a dramatic impact on political developments. This book introduces us to the intellectually aggressive Nehru who was a vital participant in the discussions that helped establish India. He expressed ideological views, formed political coalitions, shaped public opinion, provided future visions, and staked out the political landscape.