Purushottam Das Tandon, born on August 1, 1882, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, was a prominent freedom fighter, educationist, and advocate for the Hindi language. Deeply involved in the Indian independence movement, he worked closely with leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and played a key role in mobilizing public support through non-violent means. A staunch nationalist, Tandon believed in preserving India's cultural and linguistic identity and strongly promoted the use of Hindi in government and education.
He is best known for his efforts to make Hindi the official language of India and for opposing the partition of the country on religious grounds. For his unwavering service to the nation and his contributions to language and social reform, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961. Known as the "Rajarshi" (royal sage) for his principled life and moral leadership, Purushottam Das Tandon remains a symbol of cultural pride and national unity.