Meet Indian, world's richest businessman ever, much richer than Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Adani, his business was...His close ties with the British from 1629 to 1668 facilitated the expansion of his business empire. Indian business acumen has been particularly noteworthy, with numerous successful entrepreneurs emerging from the country. One such luminary was Virji Vora, a prominent businessman during the Mughal era, hailed as the wealthiest merchant globally by the British East India Company. Born in 1590, Virji Vora amassed considerable wealth during his lifetime, estimated at around Rs 8 million, making him arguably the richest Indian entrepreneur of his time. Vora's business interests spanned various commodities, including pepper, gold, and cardamom.

Source: dna May 02, 2024 08:56 UTC