New Book Unveils Forgotten Legacy of Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy, Mumbai's First Sheriff

• A new book, 'Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy: The Forgotten Philanthropist of the 19th Century', authored by his great-grandson Hussain Adamjee Peerbhoy, retells the story of Mumbai's first Sheriff and pioneering philanthropist.
• Sir Adamjee Peerbhoy, born in 1846, arrived in Bombay with just five rupees and became a formidable businessman, building the iconic Peerbhoy Palace.
• His extensive philanthropy included establishing over two dozen schools, building hospitals, supporting women's healthcare, and funding disaster relief across India and internationally.
• Key legacies include his role in the Matheran Light Railway and his appointment as the first Indian Sheriff of Bombay in 1897, earning him a Knighthood in 1907.
• The multi-volume biography integrates audio-visual elements via QR codes and aims to restore Sir Adamjee to public memory, inspiring a new generation with his spirit of humility and generosity.