Chintamanrao Dhundirao Patwardhan
Shrimant Raja Sir Chintamanrao Dhundirao Patwardhan (also known as Appasaheb Patwardhan) K.C.S.I, K.C.I.E was the 3rd Raja of the princely state of Sangli[1] of British Raj during the reign (15 June 1903 – 19 February 1948 ) (but officially with full power's on 5 June 1910).[2][3] He signed the accession to the Indian Union on 19 February 1948 which ended the separate existence of Sangli State.[4]
| Chintamanrao Dhundirao Patwardhan K.C.S.I, K.C.I.E | |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Shrimant Raja | |
 | |
| Reign | 1903 – 1948 |
| Predecessor | Dhundirajrao Chintamanrao Patwardhan |
| Successor | Raja Vijaysinghrao Madhavrao Patwardhan |
| Born | 14 February 1890 |
| Died | 11 February 1965 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Early life
Chintamanrao Dhundirao was born on 14 February 1890 in Sangli State. Shrimant Dhundiraj Chintamanrao alias Tatyasaheb- Patwardhan the 2nd ruler of Sangli State died without male issue on 12 December 1901, and Vinayakrao Bhausaheb, who was the adopted grandson of Shrimant Chintamanrao Appasaheb I (1st ruler of Sangli), was selected by Government as successor.[5] He is named as Chintamanrao Dhundirao and was succeeded as Raja of Sangli on 15 June 1903.[6]During this time he was still studying at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.After his college education and becoming major, he was invested with full ruling powers on 2 June 1910, by Captain Birk (who was appointed by the Sangli Durbaar as the administrator during the Ruler's adolesence).On 26 June 1910 he married Saraswatibai daughter of Moropant Vishvanath Joshi of Amaravati. Saraswatibai was awarded on 3 June 1929 the Kaiser-i- Hind Gold Medal of the First Class in recognition of her public services in the cause of the womanhood of State. Chintamanrao has always taken a keen interest in the administration of his State, and has introduced several reforms.[7]
Award, titles and Honors
- On 14 October 1919, he was conferred with the Honorary rank of Lieutenant in recognition of his services rendered during WWI.[8]
- On 1 January 1923, he was awarded Knights Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE).[8]
- In 1927, he was granted a personal salute of 11 guns.[8]
- In 1938, he was raised to the Honorary rank of Captain in the Army.[8]
- In 1946, he was Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI).[8]
- In 1965, he was awarded Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.[9]
References
- Sir Roper Lethbridge (2005). 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. Aakar Books. p. 477.
- R. V. Solomon; J. W. Bond (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. p. 732.
- The India Office and Burma Office List for. Great Britain. India Office. 1945. p. 102.
- Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Sholapur. Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. 1977. p. 869.
- Memoranda on the Indian States. Manager of Publications. 1938. p. 171.
- Nalanda Yearbook and Who's who in India and Pakistan: An Indian and International Annual of Current Statistics, Events and Personalities. Nalanda Press. 1946. p. 185.
Captain H. H. Raja Shrimant Sir Chintamanrao Dhundirao alias Appasaheb Patwardhan k.c.s.i., k.c.i.e., was born on 14th February 1890 and succeeded to the gaddi on 15th June, 1903
- The Indian Year Book, Volume 23; Volumes 25-28. Bennett, Coleman & Company. 1841. p. 1162.
- Central 1931, p. 21.
- Padma Bhushana Award recipients
Bibliography
- Central, Government (1931). List Of Ruling Princes And Chiefs In Political Relations With The Government Of Bombay And Their Leading Officials Nobles And Personages". Calcutta: Government of India Central Publication Branch.