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Sir Pherozeshah Mehta | |
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.jpg) Mehta in 1909. | |
| Born | Pherozeshah Merwanjee Mehta 4 August 1845 |
| Died | 5 November 1915 (aged 70) Bombay, British India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Bombay |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, politician |
| Known for | Co-founder and president of Indian National Congress |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Sir Pherozeshah Merwanjee Mehta (4 August 1845 – 5 November 1915) was an Indian politician and lawyer from Bombay. He was knighted by the British Government in India for his service to the law. He became the Municipal commissioner of Bombay Municipality in 1873 and its president four times – 1884, 1885, 1905 and 1911.[1] Mehta was one of the founding members and President of the Indian National Congress in 1890 held at Calcutta.