Who was the first foreigner to win the Bharat Ratna?

Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan

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The correct option is A Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
Born in 1890, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan was known as Badshah Khan and “Sarhadi Gandhi” and Frontier Gandhi. He was a Pashtun leader and ardent follower of Mahtma Gandhi and was known for his non-violent opposition to British Rule. He was nominated for Nobel Peace prize in 1985. In 1987 he became the first foreigner to win the Bharat Ratna.

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