When an unsung Indian helped Austrian Jews escape the Nazis
Summary
An Indian businessman named Kundanlal helped Jewish families escape Nazi-controlled Austria during World War II by offering them job opportunities in India, which allowed them to obtain visas. Through these efforts, Kundanlal was able to rescue five Jewish families from persecution.Key Facts
- Kundanlal was an Indian businessman from Ludhiana who helped Jews escape the Nazis.
- He offered jobs in India to Jewish professionals, allowing them to get life-saving visas.
- Kundanlal set up businesses and built homes in India for these families.
- He rescued five Jewish families, including professionals like lawyers and woodworkers.
- Kundanlal met some of these families while being treated for an illness in a Vienna hospital.
- He placed ads to find skilled Jewish workers willing to move to India.
- Survivors' accounts and historical records helped document Kundanlal's efforts.
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