Dadiba Merwanji Dalal facts for kids
Sir Dadiba Merwanji Dalal (born December 12, 1870 – died March 4, 1941) was an important Indian diplomat. He belonged to the Parsi community, which is a group of people in India who follow the Zoroastrian religion. Sir Dadiba was the second person to hold the job of High Commissioner for India, and he was the first Indian person to have this very important role.
Who Was Sir Dadiba Dalal?
Sir Dadiba Merwanji Dalal was a respected figure who helped represent India. He was given an honor called the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) in 1921. This award recognized his important work.
Becoming High Commissioner
In January 1923, Sir Dadiba was chosen to be the High Commissioner for India in the United Kingdom. This was a big deal because he was the first Indian person to hold this position. The High Commissioner acts like an ambassador, representing their country in another. He took over after the first High Commissioner, Sir William Stevenson Meyer, passed away.
When Sir Dadiba arrived in London in April, many people saw his appointment as a sign that the British government wanted to work better with India. It showed that India was becoming more involved in its own affairs.
Knighthood and Later Life
Sir Dadiba Dalal was given the title of "Sir" when he was knighted in 1924. This is a special honor given by the British monarch. He officially received his knighthood on July 10.
He retired from his role as High Commissioner at the end of 1924. Sir Atul Chandra Chatterjee took over the position after him.
Sir Dadiba Merwanji Dalal passed away on March 4, 1941, when he was 70 years old. He died in Paris, France, during a difficult time when the Germans had taken control of the city. He was buried in the Parsi section of Brookwood Cemetery in Surrey, England.
