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 (dialogue between Radha and Krishna), Sringagara-Padya-Ratnavali (Anthology of Lyric Verses), Parts from Bramhakaivartam (one of the 18 Puranams), Katha-Sarit-Sagaram (Ocean of Legends) and Sanskrita-Kavi-Jivitam (Lives of Sanskrit Poets), were written, printed and published with his financial assistance.

After reading all this one would be the best judge to form one's own estimate of the Maharajah's character with his rare qualities of head and heart combined He is described in the book on the Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zemindars of India as "a prominent figure in the Public life of the country. He keeps up the traditions of the family by encouraging learning, and maintains several charitable institutions. He manages the Estate very creditably, and is widely known for his administrative talents." Be it said that he was not only a patron of Literature and Art, but was himself a man of Letters. Side