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Nehru described his childhood as a " sheltered and uneventful one.

" He grew up in an atmosphere of privilege at wealthy homes including a large palatial estate called the Anand Bhawan.

His father had him educated at home by private governesses and tutors.

Under the influence of a tutor, Ferdinand T. Brooks, Nehru became interested in science and theosophy.

Nehru was subsequently initiated into the Theosophical Society at age thirteen by family friend Annie Beasant.

However, his interest in theosophy did not prove to be enduring and he left the society shortly afterwards Brooks departed as his tutor.

Nehru wrote: " for nearly three years was with me and in many ways he influenced me greatly.