Bhagirath Birabar

Bhagirath Birabar was the Raja of Talcher from 1778 until his death in 1846.

Bhagirath Birabar
Raja
Raja of Talcher
Reign	1778 – 1846
Predecessor	Nimai Charan Champati Birabar
Successor	Dayanidhi Birabar
Died	1846
House	Talcher
Dynasty	Gajapati

Reign

Upon the death of Nimai Charan Champati Birabar without any issue in 1778, the officials of the state placed him on the vacant throne of Talcher, claiming that he had been adopted by the deceased.^[1] At the time of his accession, he was a minor.^[2] His ascension to the throne led to some turmoil, so he left the state for a short time but returned soon after.^[1][3] He ruled the state till 1846 under the guidance of his minister Vighneswar Raiguru.^[2] He built the temple of Jagannath at Talcher using huge stones.^[3] He also built the temple of Ramchandra at Bijigol and constructed many more temples.^[3]

Death

He died in 1846 and was succeeded by Dayanidhi Birabar.^[1]