C Rajagopalachari, born in 1878, was a lawyer by profession before joining the Indian National Congress in 1906 and rising through the ranks to become a recognizedCongress legislator. Rajagopalachari was a towering figure in contemporary Indian politics. He was a member of the Indian National Congress during the pre-independence era and a staunch supporter of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a fervent devotee of He also actively engaged in Lajpat Rai's Non-Cooperation Movement.

Born: 10 December 1878, Thorapalli

Died: 25 December 1972, Chennai

Education: Presidency college, Bangalore central University (1894), Bangalore University

Famously known as CR, Mango of Krishnagiri, Rajaji

Awards: Bharat Ratna