Shantidas Jhaveri (c. 1580s-1659) was an influential Indian jeweler, sarraf (bullion) trader and sahukar (moneylender) during the Mughal era. He was the wealthiest merchant in the Ahmedabad city during the 17th century. He was also a philanthropist, who made donations to temples and schools. == Early life == Shantidas Jhaveri was an Oswal Jain fro...