Ranchhodlal.27s status during the British Rule Runchorelal baronets

engraved stone on monument

ranchhodlal chhotalal (1823–1898) pioneer of cotton textile mills in gujarat. in 1861, founded first cotton textile mill in gujarat , second in india. named ahmedabad spinning , weaving company ltd. became first indian president of ahmedabad municipality in 1888. given title of rao bahadur . grandson, chinubhai (1864–1916), introduced drainage system in ahmedabad , created baronet. mahatma gandhi used come sir chinubhai wise advice. charitable man strong character. there large statue of sir chinubhai in bhadra, ahmedabad, india.