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Krishnacharya Purnaiah (1746 – 27 March 1812), popularly known as Dewan Purnaiah, was an Indian administrator, statesman, and military strategist who served as the first dewan of Mysore from 1782 to 1811.
Aug 6, 2018 · Often described as a “phenomenal prodigy'' by the historians Dewan Purnaiah (Purniya; 1746 - 27 March 1812) alias Krishnacharya Purniya had the rare distinction of having served as the Dewan under three great rulers - Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the British and also Maharajah Mummudi Krishnaraja Wadiyar.
May 16, 2012 · Well known both as an administrator and reformer in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he laid the foundation for the modern Mysore state. He was a great visionary who brought reforms in...
Mar 16, 2006 · The first Dewan or Prime minister of erstwhile Mysore state, Purniah (a.k.a. Poorniah, Purnaiah, and Poornayya) had the unique distinction of serving three rulers -- Hyder Ali , the usurper, then his son Tippu Sultan and finally the Hindu King, the rightful heir, who was enthroned after the Mysore war of 1799 CE. kamat.com.
Nov 1, 2017 · Purnaiah was a Diwan, an important minister of Mysore State from 1799-1811. He served Hyder Ali, his son Tipu Sultan – Muslim rulers of Mysore kingdom, and finally Prince Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar.
Aug 21, 2023 · When Diwan Purnaiah Lost and Regained his Eyesight: Glory of the Tirumala Thotti-Thirtam. In the final leg of his pilgrimage to the sacred Tirumala hills in 1872, V.N. Narasimha Iyengar recounts rare anecdotes about the glory of Srinivasa. His eyewitness descriptions of the whole thing is eye-opening to say the least.
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Purnaiah (Purniya) (1746 – 27 March 1812), aka Krishnacharya Purniya or Mir Miran Purniya was an Indian Administrator and statesman and the 1st Diwan of Mysore Kingdom. He has a rare distinction of governing under three kings, Hyder Ali , Tipu Sultan and Krishnaraja Wadiyar III .
