Dadabhai Naoroji - A Lifestory

A great person in India's past, often called the "Grand Old Man of India," dedicated their life to helping India rule itself, similar to what is shown in movies like "Gandhi." More than just a politician, this person was also a smart economist and cared a lot about making society better. Born on 04 September 1825, their journey started way before the events of 1857, an important year for India's freedom fight. They knew that British rule was taking wealth out of India, which they explained well in their "Drain Theory." Their work, including the important book "Poverty and Un British Rule in India," which came out in 1901, showed how bad the economic unfairness was. A respected friend praised them for always working hard to make India better. They were very important in starting the Indian National Congress in 1885, and were its leader three times (1886, 1893, and 1906). Being chosen to be in the British Parliament in 1892 was a big step, giving India a say in the government that ruled it. They famously said, "Whether I am a Hindu, a Muslim, a Parsi, a Christian, or of any other creed, I am above all an Indian." They died on 30 June 1917, leaving behind a history of strong love for their country and great intelligence that still motivates people today.