Kantilal jivan shah biography of christopher
The following paper attempts to trace the historical origins of Islam in the central Indian Ocean archipelagoes (effectively the Maldive and Laccadive Islands)..
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Kantilal Jivan
Seychellois artist
Kantilal Jivan Shah (1922–2010), also known as Kanti, was a Seychelloisconservationist. He has been described as a guru, historian, natural history expert, palmist, vegetarian cook and teacher, photographer, artist and sculptor, agronomist and intellectual.[2]
Early life
In 1922, Shah was born in Gujarat, India.
When he was five years old, his family moved to Seychelles.[3]
Career
Shah ran an export and import business established by his father in 1890, conducted through a colonial store in Victoria purchased by his family in 1925.[2] His store, named Jivan Imports, sold textiles and local souvenirs, with his living space and library located on the second floor.[4] He was better known for his environmentalism and ecotourism work in Seychelles and as a leading historian and folklorist.[5] He was a committee member of various organizations such as the Alliance Francaise, the Chamber of