Sajjan Rao

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Rao Bahadur Sajjan Rao (1868–1942) was a businessman[1] and philanthropist from Bengaluru who was well known for his charities, educational institutions, hospitals, and hostels for the underprivileged.[2]

Sajjan Rao was born in Taggalla, Maddur in 1868 to a poor family. He traveled from Maddur to Bengaluru to work with his maternal uncle Bojagade Venkataraya and became one of the richest man in Bengaluru by 1926.[3][4]

Notable works

  • He built Subramanya Swamy temple, choultry at Sajjan Rao Circle.[3]
  • The maternity block at Vanivilas Women and Children Hospital in Bengaluru is named after him as a token of gratitude for his 50,000 rupees donation in 1930[2] which was demanded by Diwan Sir Mirza Ismail.[3]
  • He built roundabout at Sajjan Rao circle on the demand by the corporation to facilitate hassle free traffic movement.[3]
  • He has also constructed a dispensary at Sajjan Rao circle which he donated to the corporation in 1909.[3]
  • In 1909, he built a free hostel dedicated to his maternal uncle Venkat Rao Bhojagade which is called as Maratha hostel at present.[3]
  • He has also constructed educational institution for the poor students as well as the school for differently abled.[3]

Recognition

Death

References

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