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short time and then went to Madras, where he was placed under the care and tuition of Mr. R. W. Potts, a well- known educationist of his day, who devoted much attention to give the young pupil such instruction in political economy and other kindred subjects as was calculated to enable him to manage his estate well. His intelligence and understanding were seen and admired by those who came in contact with him; his love of pleasure had not so much ascendancy^ over him as in the case of many other princes of his position. His friends, his teachers, and those who knew him most intimately were thoroughly sensible of the extent of his mental faculties, and when his education came to a close, he was considered as one who had the best chance of gaining a distinguished position among the princes of Southern India. At the completion of his 21st year, in 1883, he took charge of the management of his estate from the Court of Wards, and made his brother Yuvaraj.

The Rajah Sahib married in 1891, the first daughter of Babu Brindabhan Chandra Bhunja Deo, Chotra Sahib of Mourbhunj, the paternal uncle of the present Maharajah of Mourbhunj, a Native State in the Balasore District, Orissa. The Rani was suddenly taken ill, when the best of medical aid was obtained but in vain. She died after being confined to her bed only for a short time. The Rajah married his deceased wife's sister in 1895, when under the directions of H. E. the Governor of Madras, the Private Secretary, Mr. MacCartie wrote thus : —

25th May, 1895.

My Dear Sir,

I am much obliged for your letter dated 17th instant. I am now to convev H. E. the Governor's congratulations