Badruddin Tyabji (1844–1906) was a distinguished Indian lawyer, social reformer, and politician who made significant contributions to India’s independence movement. He was the first Muslim to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress, holding the position in 1887.
Tyabji was the first Indian barrister in Bombay, achieving this milestone in 1867. As President of the Indian National Congress, he worked towards uniting Hindus and Muslims in the struggle for independence.
In 1895, he became the first Muslim and the third Indian to serve as a judge in the Bombay High Court. By 1902, he had risen to the position of Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Tyabji was an advocate for women’s education and worked to weaken the zenana system, promoting the education of his daughters both in India and abroad.
His legacy as a pioneer for Muslim participation in India’s political and social spheres remains influential.
