On 19 November 1928, six-year-old Rajagopala Tondaiman was appointed to succeed
Martanda Bhairava Tondaiman as the Raja of
Pudukkottai kingdom.
Raghunatha Pallavarayar served as regent until February 1929. From February 1929 to 17 January 1944, the state was governed by a council of regency appointed by the British. Rajagopala took over the administration on 17 January 1944. On 3 March 1948, Rajagopala Tondaiman acceded to the dominion of India. The princely state became a part of Trichirappalli district of the
Madras Presidency. Rajagopala Tondaiman served as the President of the
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), Pudukottai Recreation Club (PRC) and Kodaikanal Boat and Rowing Club. He is a recipient of the
George V Silver Jubilee Medal (1935),
George VI Coronation Medal (1937) and Indian Independence medal (1948). == Notes ==