C. Rajagopalachari Life introduction

 C. Rajagopalachari

  • Born: 10 December 1878, Thorapalli
  • Died: 25 December 1972, Chennai
  • Nicknames: CR, Mango of Krishnagiri, Rajaji
  • Education: Presidency college(autonomous), Bangalore central University (1894), Bangalore University
  • Awards: Bharat Ratna

Born in 1878, C Rajagopalachari was a lawyer by profession but later joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 to become a respected Congress representative. He was a devoted follower of Mahatma Gandhi and defended a revolutionary P. Varadarajulu Naidu. He also actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Lajpat Rai.

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