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Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya KCIE, FASc (Moːkśguṇam Viśveśvarayya; 15 September 1861 – 12/14 April 1962), also referred to by his initials, MV, was an Indian civil engineer, administrator, and statesman, who served as the 19th Dewan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918.
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir M Visvesvaraya, the pioneer civil engineer, statesman, and scholar of India. He was the Dewan of Mysore, the founder of the Visvesvaraya Plan, and the inventor of the automatic floodgate.
M. Visvesvaraya was a famous Indian engineer whose birthday, 15th September, is celebrated as ‘Engineer’s Day’ in India. This biography of M. Visvesvaraya provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
Dec 10, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir M Visvesvaraya, the Diwan of Mysore who designed the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam and received the Bharat Ratna award. Explore his contributions to public welfare, flood protection, irrigation and hydroelectric power in Karnataka.
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Sep 15, 2023 · Engineers Day: The story of M Visvesvaraya, India’s pioneering civil engineer. Having played a role in major public works projects across the nation, he later served as the 19th Dewan of Mysore and wrote two books on the Indian economy. Here is a look at his life and his legacy. By: Explained Desk.
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Sep 16, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned civil engineer and administrator in colonial India. He introduced the block system of irrigation, invented automatic gates, founded the University of Mysore, and advocated for Indian progress and education.
This film is a tribute to Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.On his birth anniversary National Engineers' Day is celebrated all over IndiaOn his 161s...
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