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The 11 pages that link to Bharat Ratna, each with the reason it gives.

• Padma ShriCompared with: It was established alongside the Padma Awards in 1954 but ranks above them.

• Lata MangeshkarRelated: Mangeshkar received it in 2001, recognizing her contribution to Indian music.

• Padma BhushanCompared with: It ranks above the Padma Bhushan in India’s civilian honours.

• Sachin TendulkarRelated: Tendulkar became its youngest recipient and first sportsperson in 2014.

• Atal Bihari VajpayeeNarrower topic: Vajpayee received the award in 2015 for his public service.

• Sarvepalli RadhakrishnanRelated: Radhakrishnan received the award in 1954 for his contributions to education and public life.

• A. P. J. Abdul KalamRelated: Kalam received the award in 1997, before becoming president.

• Abul Kalam AzadRelated: Azad received the award posthumously in 1992 for his contributions to public life.

• Abdul Ghaffar KhanRelated: India awarded Khan the Bharat Ratna in 1987, recognizing his work for peace and independence.

• Pranab MukherjeeRelated: Mukherjee received the award in 2019, after leaving the presidency.

• Zakir HusainRelated: Husain received the award in 1963, before his presidency.