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Born in 1590, Virji Vora passed away in 1670. He was the richest businessman india had ever seen, a wholesale dealer with an estimated personal worth of about Rs 8 million at the time. According to historical chronicles, Virji Vora traded in a wide range of commodities, including gold, pepper, cardamom, and other things. Virji Vora had extensive commercial dealings with the british between 1629 and 1668, which facilitated the expansion of his dominion.
Virji Vora was known as a "sole monopolist," who would often buy an entire product's supply and resell it for a big profit. Virji Vora was not just a moneylender; he also lent money to english men who wanted to launch their own businesses. legend has it that during his struggle to capture the Deccan area of india, Mughal emperor aurangzeb dispatched an emissary to Virji Vohra in quest of financial aid. Four Arab horses were originally handed to Mughal emperor Shah Jahan by Virji Vohra.