{
  "id": 9489321,
  "title": "Who Was Madam Bhikaji Cama? Everything To Know About The Revolutionary Who Defied British Rule",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/who-was-madam-bhikaji-cama-everything-to-know-about-the-revolutionary",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:18:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/who-was-madam-bhikaji-cama-everything-to-know-about-the-revolutionary-who-defied-british-rule-on-her-165th-birth-anniversary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madam Bhikaji Cama, a notable figure in India's fight for freedom, was born on September 24, 1861, in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) to a Zoroastrian family. Her father, Sorabji Framji Patel, and mother, Jaijibai Sorabji Patel, were esteemed individuals within their community. Bhikaji’s father held a prominent position in the Parsi community, adding to her lineage of influential figures.\n\nOn the occasion of her 165th birth anniversary, it's fitting to delve into the life and impact of Madam Bhikaji Cama. Known as Bhikaji Rustom, she emerged as one of the most prominent personalities of the Indian Independence movement. Her compassionate nature and dedication to doing good were evident from a young age, traits that persisted throughout her life. Bhikaji received her education at the Alexandra Girls English Institution, where she was introduced to social and political issues at an early stage.\n\nMarriage to Rustom Cama in 1885 did not deter her from her pursuits. Instead, her interests gradually shifted towards public service and the nationalist movement. Bhikaji's unwavering opposition to British rule and her commitment to India's struggle for independence put her among the leading women revolutionaries of her time.",
  "summary": "Madam Bhikaji Cama was one of the prominent women revolutionaries who played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle. She was born on September 24, 1861, to a Zoroastrian family in Bombay (now Mumbai), and became known for her strong opposition to British rule and her efforts to highlight India’s struggle for independence on the international stage. Her father Sorabji Framji Patel and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}