Sajjan Rao

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.

Notable works

  • He built Subramanya Swamy temple, choultry at Sajjan Rao Circle.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • He also built a free hostel in the memory of 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

  • 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

  1. 1 2 "A block of history faces wipeout". Bangalore Mirror.
  2. 1 2 "Here lies Sajjan Rao. Forgotten, forsaken". Bangalore Mirror.
  3. ↑ "Contaminated tap water vexes VV Puram residents - Times of India". The Times of India.
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