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He was highly interested in education. He made primary education free and set up scholarships for students who, after completing high school, wished to pursue college studies in Arts, Engineering, or
Medicine. He attended the Viceroy's Durbar at
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A gifted sportsmen, he excelled in badminton, cricket and marksmanship. He also took an interest in motoring, aircraft and architecture, building several palaces and public buildings in
Wankaner and
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229:. However, in 1980, the mill was taken over by
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