Shyamji Krishna Varma

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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

Source: PIB

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