Asaf Ali
Asaf Ali | |
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Asaf Ali c. 1909 | |
| Ambassador of India to Switzerland | |
| In office 1952 – 2 April 1953 | |
| Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Preceded by | Dhirajlal Bhulabhai Desai |
| Succeeded by | Y. D. Gundevia |
| 2nd Governor of Odisha | |
| In office 18 July 1951 – 6 June 1952 | |
| Chief Minister | Nabakrushna Choudhuri |
| Preceded by | V. P. Menon (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Fazal Ali |
| In office 21 June 1948 – 5 May 1951 | |
| Chief Minister | Harekrushna Mahatab Nabakrushna Choudhuri |
| Preceded by | Kailash Nath Katju |
| Succeeded by | V. P. Menon (Acting) |
| 1st Ambassador of India to the United States | |
| In office 1947–1948 | |
| Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Benegal Rama Rau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 May 1888 Bijnor, North-Western Provinces, British India |
| Died | 2 April 1953 (aged 64) Bern, Switzerland |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | St. Stephen's College, Delhi |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Activist |
Asaf Ali (11 May 1888 – 2 April 1953) was an Indian independence activist and noted lawyer. He was the first Indian Ambassador to the United States. He also served as the Governor of Odisha. Asaf Ali was born on 11 May 1888 AD in Seohara town of Bijnor district in British India [Uttar Pradesh].