Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy | India's First Knight | Bombay's Most Worthy Son | Great Mumbaikar

Exploring the life of the first Baronet of India, an incredible Bombaywalla who left his mark and name on the City he loved so dearly. Sir JJ's life story is equivalent to a Bollywood movie, with a tragic start, ups and downs in the middle, and a glorious finish. Watch the video the learn more about the First Knight of India, a businessman that not only earned personal fortune but helped build and grow the city to great heights. #jeejeebhoy #zoroastrtian #knightofindia Reference Material: Palsetia, J. S. (2005). Merchant Charity and Public Identity Formation in Colonial India: The Case of Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 40(3), 197–217. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021909605055071 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/i... http://www.bombaypanjrapole.org.in/hi... Manuel, Thomas (4 May 2019). "The opium trader who became one of India's richest men". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 9 May 2019 https://www.thehindu.com/society/hist... Sir JJ College Of Architecture, Bombay– Home". Sir JJ College of Architecture. Accessed 23 May 2010. http://www.sirjjarchitecture.org/