causeway constructed by them at her expense. As the daughter of Framji, who had funded Jamshetjee's early mercantile ventures and received a share of the proceeds, Avabai was a lady of independent means. She stipulated that given the circumstances of the causeway's construction, no toll should ever be charged by the government for its use. Construction of the Mahim causeway began in 1841 and was completed in 1845. The estimated cost of construction was far exceeded, and finally amounted to Rs. 1,57,000/-, all of which was paid out of money donated to the treasury by Avabai from her personal funds. The causeway bears a dedication to Lady Avabai Jeejeebhoy in four languages. See also Mahim Causeway Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy References External links Brief biography Account of family life Funding the Mahim causeway History of Mumbai Indian philanthropists Parsi people 1793 births Parsi people from Mumbai Wives of baronets Wives of knights Year of death missing