T. Ramachandra Rao
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Tanjore Ramachandra Rao | |
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Madras | |
Occupation(s) | civil servant, translator |
Known for | First Indian to serve as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Madras |
Tanjore Ramachandra Rao (1825-1879) was an Indian civil servant who became the first native Indian to serve as
Early life
Ramachandra Rao was born in
Early career
In January 1844, Ramachandra Rao joined the Military Fund Office as a minute writer but switched over to the Police Department in October 1847. Ramachandra Rao's proficiency in multiple languages won him rapid promotions until 1854, when he was appointed Interpreter to the Chief Magistrate. Shortly afterwards, Rao was appointed Kannada translator to the Supreme Court of Madras with the backing of John Bruce Norton.
As Deputy Commissioner of Police
During the tenure of
As Deputy Commissioner, Ramachandra Rao successfully solved the case of a burglary in
In 1875, he was in charge of the security arrangements during the visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) of India. Rao earned the praise of Prince Albert Edward and was personally presented a gold chain by him.
Later years
Ramachandra Rao retired in late 1878 due to failing health. He died in mid-1879 at the age of 54.
References
- South Indian Maharashtrians: Mahratta Education Society's Silver Jubilee Souvenir. Madras: Mahratta Education Society. 1937. pp. 104–106.