Mohandevji Narandevji was the Maharana of Dharampur from 1891 until his death in 1921.
| Mohandevji | |||||
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| Maharana of Dharampur | |||||
 Statue of Mohandevji at Lady Wilson Museum, Dharampur | |||||
| Maharana of Dharampur | |||||
| Reign | 7 August 1891 – 26 March 1921 | ||||
| Coronation | 7 August 1891 | ||||
| Predecessor | Narandevji | ||||
| Successor | Vijayadevji | ||||
| Born | 9 June 1863 | ||||
| Died | 26 March 1921 (aged 57) | ||||
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| House |  Dharampur | ||||
| Dynasty | Sisodia | ||||
| Father | Narandevji | ||||
Birth
editHe was born on 9 June 1863 to Narandevji.[1]
Education
editHe was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.[2]
Reign
editHe 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
editHe 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
editHe died on 26 March 1921 and was succeeded by his son Vijayadevji.[7]
References
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- ^ a b Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. G.C. Loganadham. p. 368.
- ^ Report on the Administration of the Bombay Presidency for the year 1901-1902. Bombay: Government Central Press. 1903. p. 84.
- ^ Memoranda on Native States in India, 1910. Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India. 1910. p. 263.
- ^ a b c d Indian Princes and the Crown. Bombay: Bennett, Coleman & Co., "Times of India" Office. 1912. p. 176.
- ^ Coronation Durbar, Delhi 1911: Official Directory, with Maps. Superintendent Government Printing, India. 1911. p. 182.
- ^ a b c d The Historical Record of the Imperial Visit to India, 1911. government of India. 1914. pp. 84, 165, 374.
- ^ A Collection of treaties engagements and sanads relating to India and Nabouring countries. Government of India Central Publication Branch, Calcutta. 1931. p. 44.