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The Great Gama - Wikipedia. Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt (22 May 1878 – 23 May 1960), commonly known by the title Rustam-e-Hind [a] and by the ring name The Great Gama, [b] [7] was a pehlwani wrestler and strongman in British India and later, Pakistan. In the early 20th century, he was an undefeated wrestling champion of British India. [8] [9]
The Great Gama, popularly known by his ring name Gama Pehalwan was born on 22 May 1878 (82 years) as Ghulam Muhammad Baksh into a traditional Kashmiri Muslim family of wrestlers in the village Jabbowal, Amritsar, Punjab, British India. His family was kenned to produce top-notch and fine wrestlers.
May 22, 2022 · In Indian and world wrestling alike, The Great Gama or Gama Pehlwan is peerless. With an undefeated record in over 5,000 bouts over the course of his five-decade-long career, it’s near impossible to come up with enough superlatives to describe the Indian phenom’s feats.
May 22, 2022 · Born in Amritsar in 1878, Gama Pehlwan was the most revered name among Indian wrestlers during his era as he didn’t just achieve international success but also earned the masses’ respect through his actions off the mat before his death in 1960.
Dec 18, 2015 · With an undefeated career spanning over five decades, the legend of Gama Pehalwan was built in the mud pits and akharas of pre-independence rural India. Such was his fame and popularity that even...
Jun 22, 2017 · Subscribe for More Biographies - http://bit.ly/PeopleAndHistory The Great Gama (22 May 1878 – 23 May 1960) also known as "Gama Pehalwan", was the stage name of Pakistani wrestler Ghulam...
Mar 7, 2016 · While Karim Bux was the first Pehlwan to grab headlines worldwide by defeating the English wrestler Tom Canon in 1892, it was Gama Pehlwan, better known as “The Great Gama”, who announced...
Aug 8, 2020 · The Great Gama Pehlwan, also known simply as The Great Gama, was a legendary wrestler whose incredible feats in the world of wrestling continue to inspire athletes and fans alike. Born in India,...
May 22, 2022 · Today, the Google Doodle has honored Indian wrestler Gama, also known as “The Great Gama”. But not many people especially the millennials would be familiar with Gama Pehelwan.
May 22, 2022 · Sunday's Google doodle showcased a brawny mustachioed gentleman with a mace slung over his broad shoulders. It was a tribute to one of India's greatest wrestlers, Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt ...
