Key facts
- Born
- 1888, Mandvi
- Died
- 1958
- State of birth
- Mandvi, Gujarat
- Sector
- Freedom struggle
- Profession
- Indian freedom fighter
- Gender
- Female
Biography
Perin Ben Captain (1888–1958) was an Indian freedom activist, social worker, and the grand daughter of renowned Indian intellectual and leader, Dadabhai Naoroji. The Government of India honoured her in 1954 with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award for her contributions to the country, placing her among the first group of recipients of the award.
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