Mahant Raja Ghasi Das Explained

Mahant Raja Ghasi Das
Succession: 8th Raja of Nandgaon
Reign:1865 - 1883
Coronation:1865
Predecessor:Mahant Ghanaram Das
Successor:Mahant Raja Balram Das
Spouse:Rani Jodh K. Devi
Birth Date:c. 1820
Death Date:November 1883
Religion:Hinduism

Mahant Raja Ghasi Das was the ruler of the princely state of Nandgaon in the present-day Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, India.

In 1865, the British recognised Mahant Ghasi Das as the ruler of Nandgaon. He was conferred the title of Feudal Chief of Rajnandgaon, and was given Sanad, a right to adoption at a later time.[1]

Museum

Mahant Ghasidas Museum is an archaeological museum, which is also among the ten oldest in India. The two-storey structure was built in 1875 by Ghasi Das, and was renovated by the former queen Jyoti Devi and her son, Digvijai Das in 1953, after the State had ceased to exist. The new building of the museum was inaugurated by the first president of India, Rajendra Prasad.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History District Rajnandgaon, Govt of Chhattisgarh, India India. 2021-01-28. en-US.
  2. Web site: TNN. Oct 5, 2020. In Mahant Ghasidas Museum, the inspiration of Gandhi's '3 Monkeys' Raipur News - Times of India. 2021-01-28. The Times of India. en.