Google pays tribute to wrestler Gama Pehlwan, Rustam-e-Hind on his 144 birth anniversary

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1Gama Pehlwan 144 birth anniversary: Google pays tribute to one of best wrestlers with Doodle

Google pays tribute to Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, commonly known as Rustam-e-Hind and by the ring name The Great Gama, was a colonial Indian pehlwani wrestler and strongman. In the early 20th century, he was an undefeated wrestling champion of the world. 
Born: 22 May 1878, Amritsar

Died: 23 May 1960, Lahore, Pakistan

Height: 1.71 mWeight: 113 kg

Full name: Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt

Spouse: Wazir Begum

Children: Aslam Pahalwan

Gama Pehlwan, thought about amazing in the ring, was one of the top grapplers ever. ‘The Great Gama’ stayed undefeated in global matches all through his vocation, and was even given the title of “Tiger” after he brought home the World Wrestling Championship in 1927. His genuine name was Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt, and is generally known as Rustam-e-Hind.

Gama Pehlwan who is viewed as one of the top grapplers ever as he stayed undefeated in worldwide matches in his vocation. The first name of Gama Pehlwan was Ghulam Mohammad Baksh Butt and was usually known as Rustam-e-Hind.
As indicated by the Google Doodle page the Doodle — made by visitor craftsman Vrinda Zaveri — observes Gama Pehlwan’s achievements in the ring yet additionally the effect and portrayal he brought to Indian culture.

Customary wrestling in North India began to create around the mid 1900s. Lower class and average transients would contend in imperial gyms and earned public respect when extravagant competitions were won. During these competitions, observers respected the grapplers’ builds and were enlivened by their restrained way of life.

Gama’s exercise routine included 500 rushes and 500 pushups at just 10 years of age. In 1888, he contended in a thrust challenge with north of 400 grapplers from around the nation and won. His prosperity at the opposition acquired him acclaim all through the regal territories of India. It was only after he turned 15 that he got wrestling. By 1910, individuals were perusing Indian papers with titles lauding Gama as a public legend and best on the planet. Gama is additionally viewed as a legend for saving the existences of numerous Hindus during the parcel of India in 1947. He spent his other days until his demise in 1960 in Lahore, which turned into a piece of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.