Perin Captain

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Perin Captain
Born12 October 1888
Kutch District, Gujarat, India
Died1958
SpouseDhunjisha S. Captain
Parent(s)Ardeshir
Virbai Dadina
AwardsPadma Shri (1954)

Perin Ben Captain (1888–1958) was an Indian freedom activist, social worker, and the grand daughter of renowned Indian intellectual and leader, Dadabhai Naoroji.[1] 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,[2] placing her among the first group of recipients of the award.

Biography

Perin Ben was born on 12 October 1888

gandhian ideals.[8]

Perin married Dhunjisha S. Captain, a lawyer, in 1925,

Indian freedom movement.[citation needed] When Gandhi Seva Sena was reconstituted in the 1930s, she was made its honorary General Secretary, a post she held till her death in 1958.[1]

When the Government of India introduced the Padma civilian award system in 1954,[9] Perin Captain was included in the first list of awardees for Padma Shri.[1]

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  8. ^ "Shodganga" (PDF). Shodganga. 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Padma Awards System" (PDF). Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
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