Rao Bahadur Sajjan Rao (1868–1942) was a businessman and philanthropist from

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who was well known for his charities, educational institutions, hospitals, and hostels for the underprivileged.

Early life

Sajjan Rao was born in Taggalla, Maddur in 1868 to a poor family. He traveled from Maddur to

to work with his maternal uncle Bojagade Venkataraya and became one of the richest man in

by 1926.

Notable works

* He built Subramanya Swamy temple, choultry at Sajjan Rao Circle. * The maternity block at

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is named after him as a token of gratitude for his 50,000 rupees donation in 1930 which was demanded by Diwan Sir

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. * He built roundabout at Sajjan Rao circle on the demand by the corporation to facilitate hassle free traffic movement. * He has also constructed a dispensary at Sajjan Rao circle which he donated to the corporation in 1909. * In 1909, he built a free hostel dedicated to his maternal uncle Venkat Rao Bhojagade which is called as Maratha hostel at present. * He has also constructed educational institution for the poor students as well as the school for differently abled.

Recognition

* He was awarded with the title ''Dharma Prakasha'' by King of

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in recognition of his social work . *The circle near Lalbagh is named after him as Sajjan Rao Circle. * Also, the road in V V Puram is named after him as Sajjan Rao road.

Death

Sajjan Rao died in 1942. He is buried near the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Gavipuram.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rao, Sajjan Indian philanthropists People from Bangalore 1868 births 1942 deaths People from Bangalore Urban district Businesspeople from British India