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1925 Murder of Tycoon Shakes Colonial India

1/12/2025

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On January 12, 1925, the shocking murder of wealthy businessman Abdul Kadir Bawla in Bombay sent ripples through society. Traveling with courtesan Mumtaz Begum, Bawla's death, tied to threats from the Maharaja of Indore, ignited a sensational trial that captivated the world and shook the foundations of British colonial power in India.

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On January 12, 1925, the shocking murder of wealthy businessman Abdul Kadir Bawla in Bombay sent ripples through society. Traveling with courtesan Mumtaz Begum, Bawla's death, tied to threats from the Maharaja of Indore, ignited a sensational trial that captivated the world and shook the foundations of British colonial power in India.