Jagat Mehta - A Lifestory

Someone was a very important person in Indian work with other countries. Their job lasted many years and they saw some of the biggest things happen in the 1900s. Their life, like a very exciting story about the past, showed them dealing with hard world problems with a smart mind and strong honesty. From the worried years before the 1971 war to the careful talks that came after, they had a big part in making India's plans for dealing with other countries. They were not just someone who worked with other countries; they were a smart thinker. People who worked with them often said they were like a great chess player, always thinking many steps ahead. As a top person in the foreign office in 1976, they helped India move through a time of big change. Many people remember how calm they were, even when things were very bad. This made leaders all over the world respect them. Someone described them as having "a rare mix of being very smart and very humble." Their work was more than just official talks. They really wanted peace and growth, believing that India had an important job in making the world more fair. Even after stopping work for the government, they still helped people, sharing their smart ideas with people in the future. This made sure that what they did would keep inspiring others. They left behind great books like "The Managing of India's External Relations".