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Critics saw in him a stubborn bully who violated human rights, jailed his critics, banned opposition parties and wrecked Cubas economy. Admirers saw a visionary who stood up to US domination of Latin America. (Photo: AP)

Cuba's Fidel Castro made revolutionary mark on history

Castro, who has died at the age of 90, was at once idealistic and pragmatic, sharply intelligent and reckless,...

26 Nov 2016 3:48 PM IST

On July 26, 1953, Castro leads a failed attack on Santiago de Cubas Moncada military barracks. He was arrested and dozens of his men were jailed. (Photo: AP)

Timeline of Fidel Castro's life

Castro born in Biran, eastern Cuba, on 13 Aug 1926, was the 3rd of seven children, son of a Spanish immigrant landowner...

26 Nov 2016 1:05 PM IST

Transforming Cuba from a playground for rich Americans into a symbol of resistance to Washington, Castro outlasted nine US presidents in power. (Photo: AP)

Fidel Castro, as seen by allies and enemies

He was demonised by the United States and its allies but admired by many leftists around the world.

26 Nov 2016 12:45 PM IST

Former Cuban President, Fidel Castro, speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, in New York in 1979. (Photo: AP)

Cuba loses its icon, Fidel Castro dies at 90

Castro has reportedly suffered from intestinal illness in recent years but official secrecy shrouded his condition.

26 Nov 2016 11:10 AM IST