Tribhuvandas Kalyandas Gajjar

Tribhuvandas Kalyandas Gajjar, also known as T. K. Gajjar, (1863–1920) was an industrial chemist, educator and industrialist from India. He was a pioneer and proponent of modern industrial chemical industry in western region of British India. He introduced German synthetic dyes to the Indian textile industry, initiated large-scale alcohol production, and advanced technical education. He taught at Kala Bhavan in Baroda (now Vadodara in Gujarat) and later at Wilson College, Bombay (now Mumbai). He was a founder of chemistry laboratories and co-founder of Alembic Chemical Works.

Early life and education Tribhuvandas Gajjar was born on 3 August 1863 in Surat (now in Gujarat) into the Vaishya Suthar caste, traditionally associated with carpentry. His father, Kalyandas, (1829–1915) was a prominent civil engineer and businessman, owning timber shops in Surat and Ahmedabad. His father had written books on traditional architecture. he had interest in several subjects including science and maths.

Personal life Gajjar had a son. He was a friend with several writers and poets such as Govardhanram Tripathi, Kant and Balwantray Thakore. Govardhanram Tripathi had died in his bunglow at Bombay.

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