Shyam Chandra

Shyam Chandra Mardraj Harichandan was the Raja of Nilgiri from 1893 until his death in 1913.

Early life, education, and family He was born on 6 January 1877 to Krishna Chandra Bhanj Deo, the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj. He was adopted in 1882 by Krishna Chandra Mardraj Harichandan, the Raja of Nilgiri, as his son and heir. He married and had issue: one son, Kishore Chandra Mardraj Harichandan, and one daughter, Basant Manjari Devi. Owing to his minority on the occasion, the state was placed under the administration of the British Government. The administration of the state was restored to him in 1908.

Death He died on 6 July 1913 and was succeeded by Kishore Chandra Mardraj Harichandan in his title, rank, and dignity.