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Pherozeshah Mehta

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Indian politician (1845-1915)

PoliticiansLived 1845 to 1915 · aged 70
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Sir Pherozeshah Merwanjee Mehta was an Indian politician and lawyer from Bombay. He was knighted by the British Government in India for his service to law. He became the Municipal commissioner of Bombay Municipality in 1873 and its president four times - 1884, 1885, 1905 and 1911.

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Statue of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta in front of BMC's HQ, next to CST.Statue of Sir Pherozeshah Mehta in front of BMC's HQ, next to CST.Pherozeshah Mehta featured on Indian Postal StampPherozeshah Mehta featured on Indian Postal Stamp

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Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire

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About this person

Sir Pherozeshah Merwanjee Mehta was an Indian politician and lawyer from Bombay. He was knighted by the British Government in India for his service to law. He became the Municipal commissioner of Bombay Municipality in 1873 and its president four times - 1884, 1885, 1905 and 1911. Mehta was one of the founding members and President of the Indian National Congress in 1890 held at Calcutta.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1845 to 1915 · aged 70
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15 languages

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