Thanjavur Subha Rao
| Thanjavur Subha Rao | |
|---|---|
| Diwan of Travancore | |
| In office 1830–1837 | |
| Monarch | Swathi Thirunal |
| Preceded by | T. Venkata Rao |
| Succeeded by | R. Ranga Rao |
| In office 1839 – June 1842 | |
| Monarch | Swathi Thirunal |
| Preceded by | T. Venkata Rao |
| Succeeded by | Krishna Rao |
Thanjavur Subha Rao was an Indian administrator and musician who served as the dewan of the state of Travancore in the 1830s.
Subha Rao was a native of Thanjavur. He was so fluent in English that he was also known as "English" Subha Rao.[1] He tutored the Maharaja of Travancore Swathi Thirunal in Sanskrit, Marathi, political science and Carnatic music.[2][1] In 1830, he was appointed Dewan of Travancore.[1]