Template:Infobox royalty 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 (Template:Translation) 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Biography of the Maharaja Sri Ram Chandra Bhanj Deo{{#if:Sarkar|, Sarkar}(1918)
- ↑ MAYURBHANJ, Soszynski, Henry. members.iinet.net.au. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ↑ Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey{{#if:Solomon|, Solomon}. Asian Educational Services(2006). ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4
- ↑ The Hind Rajasthani : an annual of the native states of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Times, Ahmedabad(1896)
- ↑ 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{{#if:Lethbridge|, Lethbridge}. Macmillan(1893)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Census Of Mayurbhanj State Vol - I (1931){{#if:Laeequddin Mohammad|, Laeequddin Mohammad}(1937)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Orissa Review (July 1968){{#if:Information and Public Relations Department|, Information and Public Relations Department}(1968)