Royal marriage stopped for vaccination



      A Royal marriage  stopped  for  small pox vaccination in 1806 Can't  believe  it. It did happen. As per the  notification  issued on 19th  June  1809 by  G.Buchan,  Chief Secretary  to Govt. Fort  St . George the marriage  between  Mysore  king Mummadi  Krishnaraja Wodiyar III (1794-1868) in May 1806 with  princess  Devajammani was postponed for the princess to get vaccinated..  The  vaccine against  small pox was invented in early 19th  century  and William  Bentick was interested  in spreading the  awareness about  new vaccine. The  vaccine  was introduced  in Mysore state  by Major Wilks Resident Commissioner  supported  by Diwan Purnaiya. She was administered the  vaccine  by a  resident Doctor  of Mysore  state before  she got  married. Really  so much forward looking  by the  princess 200 years ago.

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