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C. Rajagopalachari
Political leader

C. Rajagopalachari

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Serving as independent India’s last governor-general

National and regional leadership

Born
10 December 1878
Birthplace
Thorapalli
Died
25 December 1972

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C. Rajagopalachari

C. Rajagopalachari, often called Rajaji, was an Indian independence leader, lawyer and writer. His public career included senior national and regional offices and the founding of the Swatantra Party.

Early life

Education and law

Born in Thorapalli, he studied in Bangalore and Madras before practising law in Salem.

Career

  1. 1930

    Salt protest

    Led the Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha.

  2. 1948–1950

    Governor-general

    Held the office until India became a republic.

  3. 1959

    Swatantra Party

    Founded the new political party.

Public service

National and regional leadership

Also served as home minister and chief minister of Madras State.

Beyond politics

Writing and public causes

Published books on Hindu thought and stories, and advocated disarmament and opposition to nuclear weapons.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Artistic portrait; India Post, Government of India. GODL-India · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.