T. Madhava Rao

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T. Madhava Rao ( 1828 to April 4, 1891), Indian Statesman, born at Cambaconum in Madras, son of a Dewan of Travancore.

Madhava Rao created a new type of minister adapted to the requirements of India. Although a devote student of the Shastras, he advocated female education and social reform. In 1857 he became diwan of Travancore. He attempted to reform the finances of Travancore however this led to a misunderstandings with the maharaja. Rao resigned his position.

In 1872 he was engaged at Indore in laying down a plan of reform and public works which he bequeathed to his successor, when a grave crisis at Baroda demanded his talents there. The gekwar had been posed for scandalous misrule, and an entire reorganization was needed. Aided by Sir Philip Melville, Madhava Rao removed corrupt officials, privileged sirdars and grasping contractors who had long ruined Baroda. He resigned his office in 1882. He died on April 4, 1891

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