Shantidas Jhaveri
Shantidas Jhaveri | |
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Painting of Shantidas in hall of Shri Vardhman Tap Ayambil Sanstha in Vaghanpol, Zaveriwad, Ahmedabad | |
| Born | 1584 |
| Died | 1659 (aged 74–75) Ahmadabad |
| Other names | Shantidas Zaveri, Shantidas Jawahari, Shanti Das, Santidas |
| Citizenship | Mughal Empire |
| Occupation(s) | Trader and moneylender |
| Title | Nagarsheth (city chief) |
Shantidas Jhaveri (ISO 15919: Śāntidāsa Jhaverī; 1584–1659) was an Indian Jain jeweller, bullion trader (sarraf) and moneylender (sahukar) during the Mughal era. He was the wealthiest merchant in the Ahmedabad city during the 17th century.