Mohandevji

Mohandevji
Maharana of Dharampur
Statue of Mohandevji
Statue of Mohandevji at Lady Wilson Museum, Dharampur
Maharana of Dharampur
Reign7 August 1891 – 26 March 1921
Coronation7 August 1891
PredecessorNarandevji
SuccessorVijayadevji
Born(1863-06-09)9 June 1863
Died26 March 1921(1921-03-26) (aged 57)
Issue
Names
Mohandevji Narayandevji
House Dharampur
DynastySisodia
FatherNarandevji
ReligionHinduism

Mohandevji Narandevji was the Maharana of Dharampur from 1891 until his death in 1921.

Birth

He was born on 9 June 1863 to Narandevji.[1]

Education

He was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.[2]

Reign

He became the Maharana of Dharampur with full powers on 7 August 1891 following his father's death.[1][3] He took great interest in educating his subjects and established many schools across various parts of Dharampur.[4] He introduced free primary and high school education in his state and provided scholarships for deserving students to pursue college and advanced studies.[4] He was well-known as a man of charitable disposition.[4] He commissioned many temples and contributed substantial amounts to deserving philanthropic causes.[4]

Delhi durbar

He attended the Delhi durbar of 1911.[5] After the State entry of the sultan of Lahej, the sultan of Shihr and Mukalla, and the Fadhli sultan in Delhi, he arrived in a carriage accompanied by a band, a police detachment, and his paraphernalia.[6] There was also a small escort on horseback and a second carriage carrying his principal officials.[6] He paid homage to George V while dressed in white silk with gold embroidery, ornate decorations, and a yellow turban.[6] He received the Delhi Durbar Medal in gold.[6]

Death

He died on 26 March 1921 and was succeeded by his son Vijayadevji.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 368.
  2. ^ Report on the Administration of the Bombay Presidency for the year 1901-1902. Bombay: Government Central Press. 1903. p. 84.
  3. ^ Memoranda on Native States in India, 1910. Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India. 1910. p. 263.
  4. ^ a b c d Indian Princes and the Crown. Bombay: Bennett, Coleman & Co., "Times of India" Office. 1912. p. 176.
  5. ^ Coronation Durbar, Delhi 1911: Official Directory, with Maps. Superintendent Government Printing, India. 1911. p. 182.
  6. ^ a b c d The Historical Record of the Imperial Visit to India, 1911. government of India. 1914. pp. 84, 165, 374.
  7. ^ A Collection of treaties engagements and sanads relating to India and Nabouring countries. Government of India Central Publication Branch, Calcutta. 1931. p. 44.