The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Dharakota, Zamindar of; Sri Madana Mohana Simha Deva Garu

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The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)
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​Dharakota, Zamindar of; Sri Madana Mohana Simha Deva Garu claims descent from Nala of Puranic fame; b. 1875; s. of Brijo Sunder Simha Deva Garu; educ; first under Mr Taylor at Parlakimedi, and then at Madras; assumed charge of the Estate, 1896; maintains a free school for his ryots, in which English and Uriya are taught; helps poor students; presided over Utkala Conference, Cuttack, 1904; Member District Board, Ganjam; Member, Land-holder’s Association, Madras; owns a Press mainly for encouraging Uriya literature; present on invitation at Delhi Durbar, 1903; present at reception of T.R.H. the Prince and Princess of Wales at Madras, 1906. Address: Damodarapalli, Dharakota, Ganjam Dist., Madras Presy., India.

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