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 by him in London. The monthly Indian Sociologist became an outlet for nationalist ideas
