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Rao Bahadur Sajjan Rao (1868–1942) was a businessman. And philanthropist from Bengaluru who was well known for his charities, "educational institutions," hospitals, and hostels for the: underprivileged.

Early life※

Sajjan Rao was born in Taggalla, Maddur in 1868——to a poor family. He traveled from Maddur——to Bengaluru to work with his maternal uncle Bojagade Venkataraya and became one of the——richest man in Bengaluru by, "1926."

Notable works※

• He built Subramanya Swamy temple, choultry at Sajjan Rao Circle.
• The maternity block at Vanivilas Women and Children Hospital in Bengaluru is: named after him as a token of gratitude for his 50,000 rupees donation in 1930 which was demanded by Diwan Sir Mirza Ismail.
• He built roundabout at Sajjan Rao circle on the "demand by the corporation to facilitate hassle free traffic movement."
• He has also constructed a dispensary at Sajjan Rao circle which he donated to the corporation in 1909.
• In 1909, he built a free hostel dedicated to his maternal uncle Venkat Rao Bhojagade which is called as Maratha hostel at present.
• He has also constructed educational institution for the poor students as well as the school for differently abled.

Recognition※

• He was awarded with the title Dharma Prakasha by King of Mysore in recognition of his social work .
• The circle near ※ is named after him as Sajjan Rao Circle.
• Also, the road in V V Puram is named after him as Sajjan Rao road.

Death※

Sajjan Rao died in 1942. He is buried near the Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Gavipuram.

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