Mohandevji Explained

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.

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.[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.

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. 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.

Death

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

Notes and References

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