The list of Indian Prime Ministers begins with Jawaharlal Nehru, who became the first Prime Minister in 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru is the longest-serving Prime Minister of India , holding office for 16 years and 286 days from 1947 to 1964. Prime Ministers Of India : From Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi, Discover the complete list of Indian Prime Ministers after independence. Learn about their tenures, parties and more. Check the list of all Prime Ministers of India from 1947 to 2025, including their terms, ages, and durations. Learn about the role of the Prime Minister , their powers, and responsibilities. Get ... Sharma, Gauri (2006). Prime Ministers Under the Mughals 1526-1707. Kanishka, New Delhi. ISBN 8173918236. Satish Chandra (2005). Medieval India : From Sultanat to the Mughals Part - II. Har-Anand Publications. p. 136. Alfred J. Andrea, James H. Overfield. The Human Record: To 1700. Houghton Mifflin. p. 476. Abul Fazl (1551-1602), the emperor's chief advisor and confidant from 1579 until Abul Fazl's assassination at the instigation of Prince Salim, the future Emperor Jahangir (r. 1605-1627 ...