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Bhikaiji Cama

Bhikaiji Rustom Cama[n 1] (24 September 1861 - 13 August 1936) or simply as, Madam Cama, was one of the prominent figures in the Indian independence movement. Bhikaiji Cama was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) in a large, affluent Parsi Zoroastrian family.[1] Her parents, Sorabji Framji Patel and Jaijibai Sorabji Patel, were well known in the city, where her father Sorabji-a lawyer by training and a merchant by profession-was an influential member of the Parsi community.

Born 24 September 1861 Navsari, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died 13 August 1936 (aged 74) Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British Indiai

Organisation(s) India House, Paris Indian Society, Indian National Congress

Movement Indian independence movement