Jamnalal was born on Monday, November 4, 1889, in the village of Kashi Kabas, Jaipur (age 53 at the time of death). Later in 1894, Wardha businessman Seth Bachharaj Bajaj and his family were arrested after they saw Jamnalal playing outside their home while visiting the Kashi Ka Bas village temple. He is attracted. After some persuasion, Jamnalal was adopted as Seth Bajaj’s grandson. In exchange, Bajaj dug a well to benefit the small village. Soon after, Jamnalal became involved in the family business of adopting families.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Jamnalal was born into a poor family in Kashikar village, Jaipur. Later, he was adopted by Seth Bachharaj Bajaj and grew up in a wealthy business family.
Parents and siblings
Jamnalal’s father was Kaniram and his mother was Bodhibi. In 1894, Jamnalal was adopted as a grandson by Seth Bachharaj Bajaj, a famous British businessman, and his wife Sadibai. Not much information is available about his siblings.
wife and children
In 1902, 12-year-old Jamnalal married a 9-year-old girl, Janki Devi. The couple has two sons, Kamalnayan Bajaj and Ramkrishna Bajaj.
Jamnalal Bajaj and wife Jankidevi Bajaj
Jamnalal’s son Kamanayan Bajaj
Ramkrishna Bajaj, son of Jamnalal
religion
He is a follower of Hinduism.
Profession
Participate in the Indian Independence Movement
Jamnalal Bajaj actively participated in Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent civil disobedience movement during India’s struggle for independence. He was a close associate and disciple of Gandhi and participated in various movements, including the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement. In 1920, Jamana Lal was appointed Chairman of the Nagpur Conference Committee of the Indian National Congress. Later in 1921, he renounced the title of Rai Bahadur conferred by the British government and joined the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Jamnalal Bajaj and Mahatma Gandhi
Philanthropy and social services after independence
After India gained independence in 1947, Jamnalal Bajaj continued to be involved in philanthropy and nation-building activities. He was one of the key figures in promoting education, rural development and empowerment of disadvantaged groups.
Venture Capital
As for traditional careers in the business sense, Jamnalal Bajaj was a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the Bajaj Group, a well-known Indian conglomerate in the 1920s business group. The Bajaj Group is involved in various sectors including automobiles, finance and appliances. Companies associated with the Bajaj Group include Bajaj Auto Ltd, Mukand Ltd, Bajaj Electricals Ltd and Bajaj Hindustan Ltd. The family’s flagship company, Bajaj Auto Ltd, is run by one of his grandsons, Rahul Bajaj. The Bajaj Group currently has 24 companies, six of which are listed on the stock exchanges.
Bajaj Group founded by Jamnalal Bajaj
memorial
There are several memorials to Jamnalal Bajaj commemorating his life and contribution to India’s freedom struggle and social development. Some notable monuments include:
- Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
- JB Nagar, Andheri, Mumbai
- Jamnalal Bajaj commemorative stamp
Jamnalal Bajaj stamps
- Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation
- Jamnalal Bajaj Award
Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Award awarded by Jamnalal Foundation
die
On February 11, 1942, 53-year-old Jamnalal Bajaj breathed his last at his home in Wardha.
Facts/Trivia
- Jamnalal was a close friend and admirer of Mahatma Gandhi, who is said to have often said that Jamnalal was his fifth son.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education