Apparently, the liberal king donated considerable amounts for the construction of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata and to Victoria Caste and Ghosh hospital. He also donated to the Indian famine of 1899–1900 Relief Fund and to the Transval War Fund. His education proved vital in improving the status of his kingdom and he was formally awarded the title of "Maharajah" by the British, although it was used "informally" by his ancestors. He also received the distinction of a Knight Commander (KCIE) under the Order of the Indian Empire along with the style of ‘Highness’ conferred upon him and his descendants. In 1901, he was invited to Madras by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India and Sir Arthur Havelock, Governor of Madras.