Sajjan Rao
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Rao Bahadur Sajjan Rao (1868–1942) was a philanthropist from Bengaluru who was well known for his charities, educational institutions, hospitals, hostels for the underprivileged.[1]
Early life
Sajjan Rao was born in Taggalla, Maddur in 1868 in a family of limited means.[citation needed]
Notable works
- He built Subramanya Swamy temple, choultry at Sajjan Rao Circle.[citation needed]
- The labour ward at Vani Vilas Hospital in Bengaluru is named after him as a token of gratitude for his 50,000 rupees donation in 1930[1] which was demanded by Diwan Sir Mirza Ismail.[citation needed]
- He built roundabout at Sajjan Rao circle on the demand by the corporation to facilitate hassle free traffic movement.[citation needed]
- He has also constructed a dispensary at Sajjan Rao circle which he donated to the corporation in 1909.[citation needed]
- He also built a free hostel in the memory of his maternal uncle Venkat Rao Bhojagade which is called as Maratha hostel at present.[citation needed]
- He has also constructed educational institution for the poor students as well as the school for differently abled.[citation needed]
Recognition
- The circle near Lalbagh is named after him as Sajjan Rao Circle.[2]
- Also, the road in V V Puram is named after him as Sajjan Rao road.[3]
Death
Sajjan Rao died in 1942. He is buried near the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Gavipuram.[2]
References
- ^ a b "A block of history faces wipeout". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ a b "Here lies Sajjan Rao. Forgotten, forsaken". Bangalore Mirror.
- ^ "Contaminated tap water vexes VV Puram residents - Times of India". The Times of India.