Devi Chaudhry Pahalwan

1903

Devi Chaudhry Pahalwan at Benares, India, circa 1903– lifting a massive 435 kg weight. A strict vegetarian for 46 years, he embodied the traditional Nal Lifting practice of Indian wrestlers.

Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on November 15, 2025

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