Dosabhai Framji Karaka

Dosabhai Framji Karaka (1829–1902) was an Indian newspaper editor and official, known for his history of the Parsis.

He spent 1858–9 in England, where he wrote The Parsis: their history, manners, customs, and religion.

Returning to India, he held a number of legal and official positions.

Karaka became an active member of the Oxford Union, participating in debates.

He would occupy a number of posts - Treasurer, Secretary and Librarian - before being elected the first President of South Asian origin of the Oxford Union.