12 Facts About Jatindramohan Tagore

Maharaja Bahadur Sir Jatindramohan Tagore was a theatre enthusiast, art-lover, and philanthropist from Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent.

Jatindramohan Tagore completed his studies at Hindu College, and thereafter, read English and Sanskrit at home.

Jatindramohan Tagore had compiled critically admired books and assisted Radhakanta Deb in compiling Sabdakalpadrum.

From an early age, Jatindramohan Tagore displayed exceptional literary taste for composition both in English and in Bengali, having written several dramas and farces.

In 1866, Jatindramohan Tagore lent help to the ruling administration, donating towards the benefit of famine-stricken farmers in Midnapur.

Jatindramohan Tagore was Honorary Secretary of the British Indian Association for several years; was elected as its president in 1879; re-elected in 1881.

Jatindramohan Tagore received the title of Maharaja in 1877, on the occasion of the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India.

Jatindramohan Tagore was appointed as a Member of the Legislative Council of the Governor-General in February of that year, and in recognition of his assistance towards the Civil Procedure Bill, was reappointed in 1879.

Jatindramohan Tagore set apart funds for the provision of a gold keyur or armlet, to be annually presented to the best student in Sanskrit literature in Calcutta University; and founded a gold medal for the best student who passed an examination after attending the Tagore Law Lectures, annually, and another gold medal for the best student in physical science.

Jatindramohan Tagore had the honour of being elected the President of the Reception Committee during the visit of Prince Albert Victor in 1889.

Jatindramohan Tagore presented to the Calcutta University the marble statue of his uncle, the Hon.

Jointly with his brother, the Raja Sir Sourindro Mohun Jatindramohan Tagore, he presented a piece of land to the Municipality of Calcutta for the construction of a Square, in which at his own expense, he placed a marble bust of his father.