Veerabhadrappa Desai
Rao Bahadur Sardar Veerabhadrappa Gunappa Desai[1] | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 30, 1882 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Provincial ruler |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
| Spouse | Shanthabai Chandrabhushana Nayak Bahadur Desai[2] |
| Family | Nagaraj Desai (great grandson)[2] |
Rao Bahadur Sardar Veerabhadrappa Gunappa Desai was a philanthropist, provincial ruler of Chachadi province who had made significant contributions in social, religious, political, administrative, educational and literary fields. He was the 15 th Jagirdar of the Desai family.[2][3] He was also a founder member of Karnatak Lingayat Education Society which was established on 11 October 1916.[4]
Early life
He was born on August 30, 1882. He faced many problems in his childhood because of which he could not get a proper education. He was the early ruler of a Desai's wade situated in Chachadi village of Saundatti taluk, Belagavi district. The wade was having an ownership over 33 villages. Even though he was not properly educated, he successfully ruled his province. The British Government appointed him as an Hon. Magistrate.[3]
Notable works
He established a primary school exclusively for girls in 1904, in order to encourage the education among female. He also established an agricultural training school for the rural youths.[3]
Recognition
His great grandson Nagaraj Desai has set up the foundation named Sardar V G Desai Foundation Chachadi to educate people about Veerabhadrappa Desai’s immense contributions and to preserve the rich history of the wade in 2010.[2][5]
Awards and honours
He was awarded with the titles Rao Bahadur and Sardar from the British government for his social work.[2]
References
- ^ "KLES — a pioneer in education". The Hindu. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "A house of treasures". Deccan Herald. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Chachadi Desai Wade Historical heritage of Our rich culture". DIGITAL INDIA NEWS. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ Patil, Shankaragouda Hanamantagouda (2002). Community Dominance and Political Modernisation: The Lingayats. Mittal Publications. pp. 136, 137. ISBN 9788170998679. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "SARDAR V G DESAI FOUNDATION CHACHADI in Belgaum Karnataka Address Contact details". Indian NGO list directory Database. Retrieved 16 August 2018.