Krishna Rao (administrator)
Krishna Rao (died 1857) was an Indian administrator who served as the acting Diwan of Travancore from 1842 to 1843 and the full-fledged Diwan from 1846 to 1857.[1][2] After the death of krishna rao in 1857, T. Madhava Rao was chosen to the high office of dewan by the Maharaja of Travancore.[3]
Krishna Rao | |
|---|---|
| Diwan of Travancore(Acting) | |
| In office 1842–1843 | |
| Monarch | Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma |
| Preceded by | Thanjavur Subha Rao |
| Succeeded by | Reddy Row |
| Diwan of Travancore | |
| In office 1846–1857 | |
| Monarch | Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma |
| Preceded by | Srinivasa Rao |
| Succeeded by | T. Madhava Rao |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Administrator |
References
- K. R. Elenkath, Nanoo Pillay. Dewan Nanoo Pillay: biography with his select writings and letters. Dewan Nanoo Pillay Memorial Reading Room. p. 123.
- Travancore (Princely State) (1996). The Travancore State Manual: Administration. Government of Kerala, Kerala Gazetteers Department. p. 13.
- The Indian Nation Builders, Volume 2. Mittal Publications. 1989. p. 333.
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