| Gul Mohammed गुल मोहम्मद |
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| Born | February 15, 1957 New Delhi, India |
| Died | October 1, 1997 (aged 40) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Shortest adult human being |
| Height | 0.57 m (1 ft 10 2⁄5 in) |
Gul Mohammed (February 15, 1957 – October 1, 1997) of New Delhi, India, according to The Guinness Book of World Records, was the shortest adult human being whose existence and height have been independently verified.[1]
On July 19, 1990, he was examined by Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India and he stood 1 foot 10.4 inches (57 cm) tall and weighed 37.5 lbs (17.0 kg). He died on October 1, 1997, from respiratory complications and after a long struggle with asthma and bronchitis, acquired due to heavy smoking.[2]