Freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma birth anniversary

Narendra Modi has paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary, and said he devoted himself towards India’s freedom and inspired many nationalists.

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Shyamji Krishna Varma (1857 – 1930) was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer and journalist.

Indian Home Rule Society was an Indian organisation founded in London in 1905 that sought to promote the cause of self-rule in British India. The organisation was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma, with support from Bhikaji Cama, Dadabhai Naoroji and S.R. Rana.

He founded India House 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.

He founded Indian Sociologist in London. The monthly Indian Sociologist became an outlet for nationalist ideas.