Top 10 Greatest Leaders of all Time
The world has seen some great leaders and they have really ended up changing the face of this planet. Some of them had conquered land with power whereas others won hearts through wisdom and the strength of their character.
Some of the leaders were unable to make a positive impact throughout their lives, but they still ended up influencing a lot of people through their actions. On the other hand, there were a few leaders, who started off doing bad deeds and killed thousands of people during their rule. However, they later realised the reality of life and spread the message of peace worldwide.
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10. Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan was also known as 'Tiger of Mysore' for his bravery and leadership skills. Other than being a great fighter, he was also a scholar and poet. He fought different wars during his life, but was killed during the fourth war of Mysore.
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9. Alexander the Great
He was known for his smart tactics during war and managed to conquer cities even when his army was smaller in number. Some of the cities didn’t take any action against Alexander the Great and simply surrendered in order to prevent bloodshed.
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8. Genghis Khan
Although he was a brutal leader, Genghis Khan was extremely good, when it came to making strategies. Hardly anyone managed to defeat him during his time. Mughal leaders were also the descendants of Genghis Khan.
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7. Adolf Hitler
The leader of the Nazi party, Adolf Hitler was not known to be a very good person, but he was an extremely organised leader overall. People believed him for what he did and he was quite successful too.
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6. Muhammad bin Qasim
Known for his leadership, discipline and bravery, Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Sindh and Punjab regions, which are now part of Pakistan. His mission was to spread Islam and is considered to be the one, who brought this religion to the Indian Subcontinent.
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5. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jinnah was the founder of Pakistan and he had the leadership qualities that none of his rivals possessed. Although he was not interested in politics at one point in his life, he was called back to the country by his close friend Allama Iqbal. He then changed the face of the subcontinent and the British empire.
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4. Odysseus
Known for his cunning tactics and combat skills, Odysseus was a great Greek leader. He defeated the Trojans with his superb planning.
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3. Abraham Lincoln
When Abraham Lincoln was in power, America was going through a civil war. Despite that, he managed to keep the country united. Due to this, he is considered as the best ever president of his country.
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2. Saladin
He was a Kurdish Muslim, who became the king of Egypt and Syria. Saladin was great at war, but he respected the beliefs of his enemies, which makes him one of the greatest leaders of all time.
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1. Muhammad (P.B.U.H)
Undoubtedly, the greatest leader of all time was Muhammad (P.B.U.H). He spread the message of Islam throughout the world and always believed in peace. People all over the globe follow his examples and respect him for his message, which was all about love.
