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Jamshetji Tata
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Jamshedji Tata (1839-1904) was a pioneer in the field of modern industry. He is known as the father of Indian Industry.
He was the founder of the Tata Iron and Steel company, the first establishment of what was to become a large empire now known as the Tata Group. Jamshedji Tata was a Zoroastrian of Parsee (Persian) descent.
Projects set up
- The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore http://www.iisc.ernet.in
- The Hydro-electric Project, Bombay
- The Taj Group of Hotels, Bombay http://www.tajhotels.com
- Tata Airlines (nationalised and renamed Air India)
The Indian city of Jamshedpur, famous for its steel, is named after the great visionary.
Books
- For the Love of India: The Life and Times of Jamsetji Tata by R M Lala (ISBN 0670057827) [For the love of India]
External Links
- Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata: The founder of the Tata Empire [Jamsetji Tata]
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