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1607617The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Srimati, MahadeviC. Hayavadana Rao


Srimati, Mahadevi, K.I.H. (1906), Honorary Lady Superintendent, Kannya Patasala, Dehra Dun; 2nd d. of Rai .-rohanlal, late Translator to Government of Lower Provmces; b. 1872; educ: Privately; proficient in English and Sanskrit; m. Babu Joti Swarup Sahib, a Pleader in Dehra Dun; opened the Kannya Patasala for girls, 1902; started the Sri Unnati Sabha to spread education among and raise the social status of females, 1907. Address: 23, Lytton Road, Dehra Dun.