R. Venkata Rao

Rai Raya
Rai Venkata Rao
Diwan of Travancore
In office
1821–1829
Preceded byReddy Row
Succeeded byThanjavur Subha Rao
In office
1838–1839
MonarchSwathi Thirunal
Preceded byR. Ranga Rao
Succeeded byThanjavur Subha Rao
Personal details
Born
T. Venkata Rao
Died1843

Rai Raya Rai Venkata Rao (born T. Venkata Rao, also spelt Venkatta Row; died 1843), was an Indian administrator and statesman who served as Diwan of Travancore 1821–1829 and 1838–39. He was the father of R. Raghunatha Rao, brother of R. Ranga Rao and paternal uncle of Sir T. Madhava Rao.