Mohandevji
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| 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 | ||||
| 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]
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]
