Gama Pehlwan, undefeated wrestler ‘The Great Gama,’ honored in Google Doodle

The latest Google Doodle honors the undefeated Indian wrestler Gama Pehlwan, aka “The Great Gama,” on his 144th birthday.

The latest Google Doodle honors the undefeated Indian wrestler Gama Pehlwan, aka “The Great Gama,” on his 144th birthday.

Ghulam Mohammad Baksh — later known as Gama Pehlwan or “The Great Gama” — 

Ghulam Mohammad Baksh — later known as Gama Pehlwan or “The Great Gama” — 

was born on May 22, 1878 in Jabbowal Village in the Punjab Province of what was then known as British India. 

was born on May 22, 1878 in Jabbowal Village in the Punjab Province of what was then known as British India. 

Gama had a tumultuous childhood, moving after death of his father and again when his grandfather passed, 

Gama had a tumultuous childhood, moving after death of his father and again when his grandfather passed, 

ultimately living with his uncle, a wrestler.

ultimately living with his uncle, a wrestler.

In the Google Doodle honoring the esteemed wrestler’s 144th birthday, you can see 

In the Google Doodle honoring the esteemed wrestler’s 144th birthday, you can see 

Gama Pehlwan standing strong, surrounded by the letters of “Google.” In his right hand, Gama is holding a silver mace, bestowed upon him by the Prince of Wales.

Gama Pehlwan standing strong, surrounded by the letters of “Google.” In his right hand, Gama is holding a silver mace, bestowed upon him by the Prince of Wales.

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