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C. Rajagopalachari
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C. Rajagopalachari

Politician · born December 10, 1878 · died 1972

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Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji or C.R., also known as Mootharignar Rajaji, was an Indian statesman, writer, lawyer, and Indian independence activist.

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  1. 69Became Governor-General of IndiaJune 21, 1948
  2. 72Became Minister of Home AffairsDecember 26, 1950
  3. ~76Named Bharat Ratna1954

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