Sir Hari Singh Gour, also known as Sir Hari Singh Gour CIE (Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire), was an eminent jurist, educationist, and the founder of the University of Sagar (now Dr. Hari Singh Gour University) in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Born: 26 November 1870, in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Died: 25 December 1949 in New Delhi, India
Hari Singh Gour was a distinguished legal scholar and served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. He played a crucial role in the development of legal education in India. His efforts led to the establishment of the Indian Law Institute in New Delhi.
One of his notable contributions was the establishment of the University of Sagar (now Dr. Hari Singh Gour University) in 1946. The university, named in his honor, is known for its focus on law, arts, science, and technology.
Sir Hari Singh Gour was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2014, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of education and law.
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