The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Modi, Jivanji Jamsedji

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1596227The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Modi, Jivanji JamsedjiC. Hayavadana Rao


Modi, Jivanji Jamsedji, B.A. , Shams-ul-ulema; s. of Jamsedji J. Modi, head priest of the Fire Temple at Colaba; a scholar of considerable repute, and a well-known figure in the public life of Bombay. Publications: “Works on the Religious and the Social Customs of the Parsees”, “Memoir of Zarir”, “Early History of the Parsees”, “King Solomon’s Temple”, “Wine among the ancient Persians”, etc. Address: Mithli Lodge, Colaba, Bombay, India.