Minister of Finance In office 8 October 1958 – 17 November 1959 Preceded by T. T. Krishnamachari Succeeded by Morarji Desai Born 14 November 1889 Allahabad ,  United Provinces , British India Died 27 May 1964 (aged 74) New Delhi ,  Delhi ,  India Nationality Indian Political party Indian National Congress Spouse(s) Kamala Nehru Children Indira Gandhi Alma mater