Mohandevji

Mohandevji Narandevji was the Maharana of Dharampur from 1891 until his death in 1921.

Early life and education He was born on 9 June 1863 to Narandevji. He was educated at Rajkumar College, Rajkot.

Reign He became the Maharana of Dharampur with full powers on 7 August 1891 following his father's death. One of the first things he did was to cut palace expenses, and by 1898, to reduce palace expenses, he closed down many of its departments, including the garage, cattle farm, tailoring and washing. He also sent the palace hakim away, and the palace stores were allowed to supply only tea and sugar. He introduced free primary and high school education in his state and provided scholarships for deserving students to pursue college and advanced studies. After the State entry of the sultan of Lahej, the sultan of Shihr and Mukalla, and the Fadhli sultan in Delhi, he arrived in a carriage accompanied by a band, a police detachment, and his paraphernalia. He received the Delhi Durbar Medal in gold.