Lineage

Kamdar Mehta Family Tree

One of the world’s oldest documented families — 18 generations of authentic evidence spanning approximately 600 years.

Generations

Pillars of the Family

Great-grandfather
Bhagwanji Narbheram

Maintained a connection with the Indian National Congress since its inception in 1885.

Grandfather
Nautamlal Bhagawanji Mehta

Active in the Surat Congress of 1907. Sacrificed an inherited 600-year-old business and wealth for India’s independence.

Father
Manilal Nautamlal Mehta

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Uncle
Moolshankar Nautamlal Mehta

Ferguson College graduate who devoted his life to the Gandhian movement; jailed four times and injured during the Dandi March.

Uncle
Vajubhai Nautamlal Mehta

Spent his life in Myanmar; with Manilal rescued over 5,000 Hindus and Muslims from chaos during the war.

Archivist
Niranjan Manilal Mehta

Born into a genuine Gandhian heritage; curator of www.nautamlalmehta.com as a testament to the family’s legacy.

A Karmic Duty, Not a Sacrifice

They neither sought publicity nor exploited their connections. The noble sacrifices made by Manilal and Vajubhai exemplified their commitment to “Mahanta” and “Atma Sarpan” — sacrificing with nobility and grace.

We could have engaged a book writer, film producer, or journalist to dramatize our historical material; however, such an approach would contravene our values — the documents speak for themselves.

I must express my gratitude to my wife, Veena, and my two spirited daughters, Anjali and Riddhi, and to the United States of America, my adopted motherland.

“Vande Mataram.” · “Sarva Mangalam.”

— Niranjan Manilal Nautamlal Mehta

I am Niranjan Manilal Nautamlal Mehta. I was born into a genuine Gandhian heritage, hailing from a family committed to Gandhian principles since 1900. I found reading books solely authored by Mahatma and Mahadev Desai essential and engaging in research to express a Gandhian history, as my life has been profoundly intertwined with the heart, mind, and body of the Gandhian way of living and mindset.

My work at www.nautamlalmehta.com serves as a testament to my dedication.

My great-grandfather, Bhagwanji Narbheram, has maintained a connection with the Indian National Congress since its inception in 1885. My grandfather, Nautamal Bhagawanji Mehta, was notably active in the Surat Congress, which experienced its first split between Tilak and the moderate Gokhale and Rasbihari Ghose in 1907.

My grandfather, Nautamlal Bhagawanji Mehta, profoundly understood Mahatma Gandhi and his vision. He actively embodied Mahatma Gandhi’s vision and mindset, choosing not to remain confined to the ashram, but surrendering and sacrificing his inherited 600-year-old business and wealth for the cause of India’s independence. He inspired all his children and grandchildren to embrace the identity of free Bharatiyas, upholding the core values of Sanatan Dharma and Jainism, with humanity being paramount. All Gandhian leaders aspired to govern India free from foreign domination and dependency.

My grandfather Nautamal’s three sons, Manilal ( My father), were nearing the completion of his medical studies but opted to forgo his degree. His other son, Moolshankar, devoted his entire life to the Gandhian movement, advocating for India’s independence. He graduated from Ferguson College in Poona and was incarcerated four times, enduring severe injuries to his head during the “Dandi March.” The third son, Vajubhai, spent his entire life in Myanmar. During the Second World War, he and Manilal rescued over 5,000 Hindus and Muslims from chaos, looting, and violence amid the conflict between Japanese Buddhist followers and pro-British Hindus and Muslims. My father and uncle surrendered their millions $$$ dollars to save Hindus and Muslims. All documented and with evidence.

They neither sought publicity nor exploited their connections. This text represents valuable historical material belonging to the esteemed family of Nautamlal B. Mehta from Jetpur. The family has made significant contributions. They viewed their actions as a karmic duty rather than a sacrifice. The noble sacrifices made by Manilal and Vajubhai, two brothers, exemplified their commitment to “Mahanta” and “Atma Sarpan,” which translates to sacrificing with nobility and grace. They accepted their challenging circumstances with extraordinary dignity and composure, refraining from highlighting their sacrifices.

Nautamlal Mehta was the first to refer to Gandhi as “Mahatma,” rather than Rabindranath Tagore.
Five members of his family were imprisoned for their contributions to India’s struggle for freedom, including two women.
They remained steadfast during the British Goods Boycott of 1930, undeterred by the potential consequences of their actions for their business interests.
During World War II, in the Pyapon region of Burma, brothers Manilal and Vajubhai sheltered 5,500 Hindus and Muslims within their mill, protecting them from a large-scale massacre.

We could have engaged a book writer, film producer, or journalist to dramatize and publicize our historical material; however, such an approach would contravene our values and is unnecessary, as the documents speak for themselves with just a few lines. This historical material is invaluable to India’s rich heritage and can only be fully appreciated by those who profoundly understand Bharatiya Sanskar. Ultimately, recognizing its significance rests on discernment, logic, and judgment.

I must express my gratitude to my wife, Veena, and my two spirited daughters, Anjali and Riddhi, who have made extraordinary contributions, without which I would not have achieved this milestone. I am also thankful to the United States of America, my adopted motherland, for offering the necessary resources and understanding to fulfill my aspirations.

“Vande Mataram.” (Bow to my Motherland- India-USA)

“Sarva Mangalam.” (God protect all living beings and help them progress)