 Vikram Dev III (1889–1920), also known as His Highness Maharajah Sir Sri Sri Vikram Dev, was aged 14 when his father died and could not legally assume his responsibilities as ruler until he turned 28.His father had made arrangements for his education to be continued by a Dr. Marsh until that time.He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE) and granted the title of "His Highness" for use by him and his successors.