Ghulam Mohammad Baksh — later known as Gama Pehlwan or "The Great Gama" — was brought into the world on May 22, 1878 in Jabbowal Village in the Punjab Province of what was then known as British India
Gama had a turbulent youth, moving after death of his dad and again when his granddad passed, eventually living with his uncle, a grappler.
Acquiring an interest in extreme activity and wrestling from an exceptionally youthful age, Gama Pehlwan entered a strongman contest at 10 years old,
guaranteeing the best position among more than 400 contenders. From that point, his preparation and interest in wrestling just expanded.