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Posted 05 Oct 2024

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PM paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary. 

Shyamji Krishna Verma

About Shyamji Krishna Varma (4th October, 1857 - 30th March 1930) 

 

  • Born in 1857 in modern-day Gujarat.

Contributions:

  • Founded Indian Home Rule Society, India House in London to carry out anti-British activities.
    • Inspired Veer Savarkar (Member of India House in London.) 
  • Publication journal (English Monthly): called “Indian Sociologist”.
  • Became first President of Bombay Arya Samaj, was an admirer of Dayanand Saraswati.
  • In 1905, barred from practicing law by Inner Temple (a professional association for barristers in London) following charges of sedition.
  • In face of criticism, shifted his base from England to Paris and continued his movement.

Values:

  •  Patriotism, Courage, Selfless Service etc.
  • Tags :
  • Shyamji Krishna Varma
  • Freedom Fighter
  • Indian Home Rule Society,
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