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Navaratna Rama Rao (May 27, 1877 – 1960) was an Indian writer based in Mysore. The title “Navaratna”, which means ''Nine Gems'', was conferred by the then revered seer of Uttaradi Mutt for the scholarly services rendered to the orthodox Madhwa Brahmin Society by the nine scholar-brothers in that family (around the early 17th century), who were held in high esteem as precious gems for their mastery in several shastras. == Career == Born in 1877, he descended from Deshastha Brahmins where he attended Central College of Bangalore along with C. Rajagopalachari (who would become a lifelong friend), and was greatly influenced by Scottish teacher John Guthrie Tait. He received his law degree in Madras and subsequently practiced in Salem, Tamil Nadu. He retired in 1951 and his memoirs were published by Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, who was a close friend. Rama Rao passed the Mysore Civil Services Examination to join the State Administration in the Princely Mysore where he served in various high positions starting his career as "Amildar" and retiring as the Director of Industries and Commerce of the State. His out standing services as one of the upright officers of exceptional ability brought the Princely State of Mysore ruled then by HH Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore, the reputation of being the model state in the country. He attended the first Round Table Conference in London in 1930 as Advisor to the then Diwan, Sir Mirza Ismail. As a visionary planner, he was responsible for establishing Silk Industry in Mysore and subsequently the Central Silk Board of India on which he served as Vice-Chairman. His achievements during his career substantial. In recognition of his public service, he was conferred the title “RAJASEVAPRASAKTA” by the then Maharaja of Mysore, Sri Jayachamaraja Wodeyar. He was friends with Bharata Ratna, V. T. Krishnamachari, Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, D. V. Gundappa and M. S. Subbulakshmi. As a member of Legislative Assembly representing the Government while in service and as an elected member of Legislative council by the State Chamber of Commerce and Industries, he was responsible for many people-friendly decisions taken by the Government. Bharata Ratna C. Rajagopalachari used to stay in the house of Mr.Rama rao at Basavanagudi, whenever he visited Bangalore. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Navaratna Rama Rao」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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