Dadabhai naoroji: (1825−1917) was one of

Dadabhai Naoroji (1825−1917) was one of the most important early Indian nationalist leaders: he helped found the Indian National Congress; served as the Congress’ president on three occasions; and, between 1892 and 1895, championed the Congress’ agenda while serving as an MP in the British Parliament. Dinyar Patel In the summer of 1855, a thirty-year-old Dadabhai Naoroji set eyes on Europe for the first time. Like many Indian travelers of his era, Naoroji was utterly stunned by what he saw. In France, he marveled at the prosperity of its countryside and the wealth and technological sophistication of its cities. And London, the capital of the world’s mightiest empire, made Naoroji ’s native Bombay seem in comparison like an impoverished provincial backwater. It was like “entering a ... Recently, the 199th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji was observed on 4th September 2024. He is also known as the “Grand Old Man of India”. British MP: He served as the first Indian member of the British parliament. In 1892, he won from the Central Finsbury seat as a Liberal Party candidate. Dadabhai Naoroji, often referred to as the “ Grand Old Man of India ,” was a prominent Indian nationalist, educator, and politician. Known for his deep commitment to the cause of Indian independence, Naoroji played a significant role in shaping the nationalist movement in India.