Rao Bahadhur Dharmapravartha Gubbi Thotadappa | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Gubbi, Tumkur, Kingdom of Mysore (now in Karnataka) | 18 December 1838
Died | 1910 Bangalore |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Gowramma |
Occupation | Donor, RBDGTC Trust Founder |
Profession | Business man |
Rao Bahadur "Dharmapravartha" Gubbi Thotadappa (Kannada: ರಾವ್ ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್ ಧರ್ಮಪ್ರವರ್ತ ಗುಬ್ಬಿ ತೋಟದಪ್ಪ), (1838-1910 Gubbi), was an Indian businessman and philanthropist.[1] He founded a free lodging place for tourists from across the nation called "Thotadappa Chathra".[1] He was honoured with the title "Dharmapravartha" by the Maharaja of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and "Rao Bahadur" by the British government.[1]