Mohandevji | |
Maharana of Dharampur | |
Succession: | Maharana of Dharampur |
Reign: | 7 August 1891 – 26 March 1921 |
Coronation: | 7 August 1891 |
Predecessor: | Narandevji |
Successor: | Vijayadevji |
Birth Date: | 9 June 1863 |
Full Name: | Mohandevji Narayandevji |
House: | Dharampur |
Father: | Narandevji |
Dynasty: | Sisodia |
Religion: | Hinduism |
Mohandevji Narandevji was the Maharana of Dharampur from 1891 until his death in 1921.
He was born on 9 June 1863 to Narandevji.[1]
He was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.[2]
He became the Maharana of Dharampur with full powers on 7 August 1891 following his father's death.[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. He was well-known as a man of charitable disposition. He commissioned many temples and contributed substantial amounts to deserving philanthropic causes.
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. There was also a small escort on horseback and a second carriage carrying his principal officials. 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.
He died on 26 March 1921 and was succeeded by his son Vijayadevji.[7]