Mithuben Petit
Indian nationalist activist (1892-1973) · India · On the map · Activists · Died at 81
Mithuben Hormusji Petit was an Indian independence activist who participated in Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March. A pioneer female independence activist, she was the Secretary of the Rashtriya Stree Sabha, a women's movement founded on Gandhian ideals.
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A typical day, 30 days to 21 September 2026
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Awards
About this person
She became a recipient of India’s fourth highest-civilian honour, Padma Shri in 1961, for her social work.
Country
India
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1892 to 1973 · aged 81
