Shyamji Krishna Varma Latest News
Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid homage to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary.
About Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Shyamji Krishna Varma was born on 4th October, 1857 in Mandvi town of Kachchh district of Gujarat.
- He was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and journalist.
- He became the first President of Bombay Arya Samaj and was an admirer of Dayanand Saraswati.
- Contributions
- Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS)
- It was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma, with support from Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and S.R. Rana.
- It was an Indian organisation founded in London in 1905 that sought to promote the cause of self-rule in British India.
- India House
- It was founded by him in London.
- It was a student residence that existed between 1905 and 1910 which was opened to promote nationalist views among Indian students in Britain.
- Indian Sociologist: It was started in London. The monthly Indian Sociologist became an outlet for nationalist ideas
- Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS)
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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