Jadunath Bhanj Deo
| Jadunath Bhanj Deo | |
|---|---|
| Raja of Mayurbhanj | |
| Reign | c. 1822 – c. 1863 |
| Predecessor | Tribikram Bhanj Deo |
| Successor | Shrinath Bhanj Deo |
| Died | c. 1863 |
| Issue |
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| House | Mayurbhanj |
| Dynasty | Bhanja |
| Father | Tribikram Bhanj Deo |
Jadunath Bhanj Deo was the Raja of Mayurbhanj from 1822 until his death in 1863.
Early life and family
He was born to Tribikram Bhanj Deo.[1] He married and had three sons: Shrinath Bhanj Deo, Sitanath Bhanj Deo, and Dwarkanath Bhanj Deo.[1][2]
Reign
He succeeded his father as the Raja of Mayurbhanj upon his death in 1822.[1] During his reign, in 1829, Mayurbhanj entered into a formal treaty engagement with the East India Company.[3] He was granted the title of Maharaja as a personal distinction by the British for his role in quelling the rebellion in the Kolhan.[4][5] He was granted a khilat by the East India Company in 1840 for the services he rendered.[6] He had Baripada enlarged into a town.[7] When the Mahants of the Math at Jashipur approached him and requested a consolidated sanad (transl. charter, warrant, or deed) encompassing all the grants previously conferred upon them by the rulers of Mayurbhanj, he granted them such a sanad in 1852.[7] He remained loyal to East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, in which his son-in-law partook.[6] During this period, when it was feared that trouble might arise, he maintained peace within his own dominions.[6] He tried to persuade his son-in-law to abandon his rebellious attitude.[6] In view of the services rendered, the political officer recommended to his superior authorities that Jadunath be conferred the title of Maharajadhiraj Bahadur.[6]
Death
He died in 1863 and was succeeded by his son, Shrinath Bhanj Deo, to his title, rank, and dignity.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Sarkar, Sailendra Nath (1918). Biography of the Maharaja Sri Ram Chandra Bhanj Deo. pp. 20–22.
- ^ Soszynski, Henry. "MAYURBHANJ". members.iinet.net.au. Archived from the original on 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Solomon, R. V.; Bond, J. W. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. p. 700. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4.
- ^ The Hind Rajasthani : an annual of the native states of India. Times, Ahmedabad. 1896. p. 217.
- ^ Lethbridge, Sir Roper (1893). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated, of the Indian Empire. Macmillan. p. 322.
- ^ a b c d e Laeequddin Mohammad (1937). Census Of Mayurbhanj State Vol - I (1931). p. 22.
- ^ a b Information and Public Relations Department; Government of Odisha (1968). Orissa Review (July 1968). Government of Odisha Information and Public Relations Department. pp. 11, 14–15.