T. Vijayaraghavacharya facts for kids
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Sir
Thiruvalayangudi Vijayaraghavacharya
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| Diwan of Udaipur | |
| In office 1939–1947 |
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| Monarch | Bhupal Singh |
| Diwan of Cochin | |
| In office 1919–1922 |
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| Monarch | Rama Varma XVI |
| Preceded by | J. W. Bhore |
| Succeeded by | P. Narayana Menon |
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| Born | 27 August 1875 Karur, Madras Presidency |
| Died | 28 February 1953 (aged 77) Madras, India |
Sir Thiruvalayangudi Vijayaraghavacharya (born August 27, 1875 – died February 28, 1953) was an important Indian government official. He worked as a civil servant, which means he helped run the government. He was also an administrator, managing different areas. He served as the Diwan of the Cochin kingdom from 1919 to 1922. A Diwan was like a chief minister or prime minister in a princely state in India. Later, he was also a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, representing the state of Udaipur.
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Early Life and Learning
Vijayaraghavacharya was born in Erode on August 27, 1875. He went to college at the Presidency College, Madras. He earned his first degree, a B.A., in 1894. Later, he completed his M.A. degree in 1898.
His Career Journey
Starting His Work
Vijayaraghavacharya began his career in the government service in 1898. At first, he worked as a district officer, helping to manage local areas. From 1912 to 1917, he was a Secretary for the Board of Revenue in the Madras Corporation. He also worked as a Deputy Director of Industries from 1918 to 1919. In 1919, he became the Diwan of the Cochin kingdom.
Leading the Cochin Kingdom
As Diwan of Cochin from 1919 to 1922, Vijayaraghavacharya helped the kingdom grow. He started new industries, which means he helped build factories and businesses. This helped the economy of Cochin. During his time, a new rule called the Nair Regulation was introduced in 1920. He also worked to improve education for girls, and many more girls learned to read and write. Local self-governing groups, like village councils and city councils, were given more power to make decisions for their communities.
Working for the Indian Government
In 1922, Vijayaraghavacharya was chosen to be the Commissioner for India at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley. This was a big event to show off different parts of the British Empire. In 1926, he became the Director of Industries. He also worked for a short time on the Public Service Commission. In 1929, he was made the Vice-Chairman of the Imperial Council for Agricultural Research, which focused on improving farming.
Vijayaraghavacharya retired from his government job on December 25, 1935. Four years later, he was appointed Diwan of Udaipur, another important princely state.
His Later Years
Vijayaraghavacharya passed away on February 28, 1953. He was 77 years old.
