Jadunath Bhanj Deo
Jadunath Bhanj Deo was the Raja of Mayurbhanj from 1822 until his death in 1863.
He was born to Tribikram Bhanj Deo. He married and had three sons: Shrinath Bhanj Deo, Sitanath Bhanj Deo, and Dwarkanath Bhanj Deo.
Reign
He succeeded his father as the Raja of Mayurbhanj upon his death in 1822. During his reign, in 1829, Mayurbhanj entered into a formal treaty engagement with the East India Company. He was granted the title of Maharaja as a personal distinction by the British for his role in quelling the rebellion in the Kolhan. He was granted a khilat by the East India Company in 1840 for the services he rendered. He had Baripada enlarged into a town. When the Mahants of the Math at Jashipur approached him and requested a consolidated sanad encompassing all the grants previously conferred upon them by the rulers of Mayurbhanj, he granted them such a sanad in 1852. He remained loyal to East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, in which his son-in-law partook. During this period, when it was feared that trouble might arise, he maintained peace within his own dominions. He tried to persuade his son-in-law to abandon his rebellious attitude. In view of the services rendered, the political officer recommended to his superior authorities that Jadunath be conferred the title of Maharajadhiraj Bahadur.
Death
He died in 1863 and was succeeded by his son, Shrinath Bhanj Deo, to his title, rank, and dignity.