The first recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was C. Rajagopalachari in 1954. However, he declined the award initially, expressing that he did not want to accept any official honors. Eventually, he accepted it, but his initial refusal is often highlighted as a testament to his humility and dedication to public service.
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Nelson MandelaMr. Khan Abdul Khaffar Khan is the first foreigner to receive the Bharat Ratna award.
Bharat Ratna was created in 1954.
C. Rajgopalachari was the first recipient of Bharat Ratna.
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The first to receive Bharat Ratna was a politician by the name of C. Rajagopalachari, a Philosopher named Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and scientist C.V. Raman. Bharat Ratna is an awarded given to those who are honored for exceptional service despite position, race, occupation, etc.