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Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV (4 June 1884 – 3 August 1940) was the twenty-fourth Maharaja of Mysore, reigning from 1902 until his death in 1940.
The maharaja of Mysore was the king and principal ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore and briefly of Mysore State in the Indian Dominion roughly between the mid- to late-1300s and 1950. The maharaja's consort was called the maharani of Mysore.
Although the Indian states were alternately requested or forced into union with either India or Pakistan, the real death of princely India came when the Twenty-sixth Amendment Act (1971) abolished the princes' titles, privileges, and privy purses. Categories: Kingdom of Mysore. Kings of Mysore. People from the Kingdom of Mysore. Mysore. Karnataka.
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24th Maharaja of Mysore Kingdome1 February 1895 was the coronation datePeriod of reign- 28 December 1894 – 3 August 1940Preceded by Chamarajendra Wadiyar XKrishnaraja Wadiyar IV was the firstborn of Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar X and Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana. He was born on June 4th, 1884 in the Mysore Palace. His early education was under the tutelage of P. Raghavendra Rao at the Lokaranjan Palace. The yuvaraja was instructed in western studies, Kannada, Sanskrit, Indian and western classica...
Krishnaraja Wodeyar took over the reins of the Mysore state from his mother on February 8th, 1902. He was invested as the 24th Maharaja of Mysore by Viceroy Lord Curzon on August 8th, 1902 at the Jaganmohan Palace. He ruled over the state for 39 years which were often described as the ‘Golden age of Mysore’. Gandhijji once remarked that Maharaja Kr...
Maharaja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar’s reign brought Mysore into the limelight for many reasons. Alleviating poverty and improving rural infrastructure were his main concerns. Public health, education and the Mysore economy also flourished during his reign. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar- IV was the first to criminalize untouchability and ban child marri...
Hydroelectric power project at Shivanasamudra– In 1902, Mysore became the first state to produce hydroelectric power not only in India but in all Asia Minto Eye Hospital– This is the world’s oldest eye hospital. It was established during the Maharaja’s reign in 1903. Street lights in Bangalore– On August 5th, 1905, streetlights were introduced in B...
Krishnaraja Wodeyar himself could play a number of musical instruments including the violin, flute, sitar, veena, saxophone, mridangam, piano and nadaswaram. Like his predecessors, he patronized a number of Hindustani, Carnatic and Western artists. Some of the esteemed guests of the Maharaja of Mysore included Gauhar Jan, Abdul Karim Khan and membe...
The Maharaja was honored with a number of titles and honors. These include 1. Yuvaraja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar Bahadur, Yuvaraja of Mysore: 1884–1894 2. Delhi Durbar Gold Medal: 1903 3. His Highness Maharaja Sri Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Bahadur, Maharaja of Mysore: 1894-1907 4. Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (GCSI): 190...
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May 30, 2024 · The 24th Maharaja of the erstwhile kingdom of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, was India's second richest man in the early 20th century. He had a passion for Rolls-Royce cars and would buy them in bulk.
Apr 21, 2024 · The 24th Maharaja of Mysore (present day Mysuru), Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, was one of the wealthiest individuals globally during his time. In 1940, his fortune was estimated at US$400 million, equivalent to billions in today's terms.
Jun 4, 2023 · INDIA: Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV was the 24th Maharaja of Mysore, ruling from 1902 until his death in 1940. He was a ruling prince, second to none in affection and esteem, inspired by both his attractive personality and impressive administration.
