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Yeshwantrao Ghorpade

1908–1996 · 20th century · Also known as Murarirao Ghorpade

Yeshwantrao Ghorpade was the last ruling raja of the princely state of Sandur in southern India, succeeding in 1928. He introduced reforms including a representative assembly and public services, and acceded to India in 1947 before Sandur merged into Madras Province in 1949. He later served as a minister in Mysore state.

Yeshwantrao Ghorpade
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Sandur State

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