Narasingha Malla Deb

Narasingha Malla Deb, OBE (22 January 1907 – 11 November 1976) was an Indian politician who was a member of the Parliament of India and the 18th Raja of Jhargram.

Early years and accession

Narasingha was the only son of Chandi Charan Malla Deb, the titular Raja.

Work as Raja

After losing his zamindari, Malla Deb served for two terms as a member of the Legislative Council of Bengal. He also served in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Honours

• King George V Silver Jubilee Medal
• Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, bestowed on him by King George VI on 12 June 1941.
• Raja title, conferred upon him by Lord Wavell the Viceroy of India on 8 June 1944

See also

• Jhargram Raj
• Jhargram Palace

References