15 Facts About Prabhashankar Pattani

Prabhashankar Pattani was born in a Nagar Brahmin family in 1862 in Morbi.

Prabhashankar Pattani was known for his forthrightness, diplomacy, and noble character.

Prabhashankar Pattani ranked first in the Kathiavar Peninsula and married the daughter of Zandu Bhatt, who was an Ayurveda Doctor.

On one occasion, one of Prabhashankar Pattani's in-laws criticized his financial status, declaring that he did not deserve to use the Bhatt family name due to his economic class.

Prabhashankar Pattani entered a medical college in Mumbai to become a doctor.

Once Bhavsinghji became King of Bhavangar state, he requested that Prabhashankar Pattani become Prime Minister of the state.

However, Prabhashankar Pattani did not want to oust the incumbent Prime Minister, and so joined the state as Secretary of the King.

Prabhashankar Pattani later became Prime Minister in 1903, remaining at various posts in Bhavnagar state until his death in 1938.

Prabhashankar Pattani valued a good education and offered sponsorships for students from Bhavnagar State and other states to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

When Gandhi was in South Africa, Prabhashankar Pattani used to keep track of his activities and movements.

Prabhashankar Pattani took a special interest in encouraging Gandhi to attend the 2nd Round Table Conference in England.

Prabhashankar Pattani was a generous donor, donating most of his money to those in need.

Prabhashankar Pattani had deep love and respect for all living beings.

Prabhashankar Pattani gave up his position in the State Council in December 1937.

Prabhashankar Pattani died in 1938 as a result of cardiac arrest.