Rama Kamath
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Rama Kamath was a Mumbai
(Bombay)-based businessman and philanthropist. The records of his life are scanty. He was connected with the command of Indian troops under the British and had some connections with Kanhoji Angre
. He was amongst the first Goud Saraswats to settle in Bombay.
It is known that he paid for the reconstruction of the Walkeshwar Temple
in 1715 and also donated a temple on Parsi Bazaar Street. He was clearly friendly with the British, since he is on record as one of the honoured guests at the inauguration of St. Thomas' Cathedral on Christmas
Day, 1718.
However this did not prevent governor Boone from arresting him in 1720 on charges of conspiracy, and torturing him with thumb screws. After he died in prison it was discovered that the most important evidence against him was a forgery. Reparations were paid to his son.
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
(Bombay)-based businessman and philanthropist. The records of his life are scanty. He was connected with the command of Indian troops under the British and had some connections with Kanhoji Angre
Kanhoji Angre
Kanhoji Angre or Conajee Angria or Sarkhel Angre was the first notable chief of the Maratha Navy in 18th century India. He fought successfully all his life against the British, Dutch and Portuguese naval interests in the Indian Ocean during the 18th century, and hence was alleged by them to be a...
. He was amongst the first Goud Saraswats to settle in Bombay.
It is known that he paid for the reconstruction of the Walkeshwar Temple
Walkeshwar Temple
Walkeshwar Temple , also known as the Baan Ganga Temple, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva located in Walkeshwar, near Malabar Hill neighborhood, in South Mumbai precinct of the city of Mumbai, India...
in 1715 and also donated a temple on Parsi Bazaar Street. He was clearly friendly with the British, since he is on record as one of the honoured guests at the inauguration of St. Thomas' Cathedral on Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
Day, 1718.
However this did not prevent governor Boone from arresting him in 1720 on charges of conspiracy, and torturing him with thumb screws. After he died in prison it was discovered that the most important evidence against him was a forgery. Reparations were paid to his son.