| Mohandevji | |||||
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| Maharana of Dharampur | |||||
 Statue of Mohandevji at Lady Wilson Museum, Dharampur | |||||
| Maharana of Dharampur | |||||
| Reign | 7 August 1891 – 26 March 1921 | ||||
| Coronation | 7 August 1891 | ||||
| Predecessor | Narandevji | ||||
| Successor | Vijayadevji | ||||
| Born | 9 June 1863 | ||||
| Died | 26 March 1921 (aged 57) | ||||
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| House |  Dharampur | ||||
| Dynasty | Sisodia | ||||
| Father | Narandevji | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Mohandevji Narandevji was the Maharana of Dharampur from 1891 until his death in 1921.
He was born on 9 June 1863 to Narandevji. [1]
He was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot. [2]
He became the Maharana of Dharampur with full powers on 7 August 1891 following his father's death. [1] [3] He took great interest in educating his subjects and established many schools across various parts of Dharampur. [4] He introduced free primary and high school education in his state and provided scholarships for deserving students to pursue college and advanced studies. [4] He was well-known as a man of charitable disposition. [4] He commissioned many temples and contributed substantial amounts to deserving philanthropic causes. [4]
He attended the Delhi durbar of 1911. [5] After the State entry of the sultan of Lahej, the sultan of Shihr and Mukalla, and the Fadhli sultan in Delhi, he arrived in a carriage accompanied by a band, a police detachment, and his paraphernalia. [6] There was also a small escort on horseback and a second carriage carrying his principal officials. [6] He paid homage to George V while dressed in white silk with gold embroidery, ornate decorations, and a yellow turban. [6] He received the Delhi Durbar Medal in gold. [6]
He died on 26 March 1921 and was succeeded by his son Vijayadevji. [7]
