Who was known as "Lion of Bombay"
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Lokmanya Tilak
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Gopalkrishna Gokhale
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Dadabhai Naoroji
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Ferojshah Mehta
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Sir Pherozeshah Mehta was a prominent Indian political leader and lawyer who earned the title 'Lion of Bombay' for his fearless advocacy of Indian rights. He was a key figure in the Indian National Congress and played a crucial role in Mumbai's civic development.
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Pherozeshah Mehta earned the nickname "Lion of Bombay" for his commanding presence and influence in Bombay's municipal politics and the early Indian National Congress. Tilak, Gokhale, and Naoroji were equally significant nationalist figures but were associated with different regional titles or roles.