Author: Dwivedi Sharada
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Eminence Designs Pvt Ltd1
Year: 2006
Pages: 112
ISBN: 81-903821-1-X
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Premchand Roychand Autobiography
Classification: 921
Shelf: C5R5
Accession No: B253
Contents: Introduction Chap 1: The Early Years Chap 2: Prosperity to Decline Chap 3: Wisdom Above Riches Chap 4: Recovery and Death Continuum Select Bibliography Photo Credits
Abstract: This biography examines the life of Premchand Roychand (1831–1906), a pioneering 19th-century Indian businessman and philanthropist. It traces his journey from early life and financial success to eventual decline, highlighting his resilience and moral convictions. Emphasizing his belief in wisdom over wealth, the book explores how Roychand’s legacy extended beyond business into education and public service. His recovery from financial loss and the values he upheld are set against the backdrop of colonial India’s economic and social shifts. Supplemented by a continuum of his impact, select bibliography, and photo credits, the book offers a concise yet rich portrait of his enduring legacy.