Tag: anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Mark Cubbon implemented many administrative reforms in the state. He transferred the capital from Mysuru to Bengaluru. Mysuru was divided into many administrative units and kept them under superintendents supervision. Administration units were divided into Districts and Talukas. Judiciary and police departments were organized well. Kannada was implemeneted as the official language.

Louis Bentham Bowring took charge as the commissioner in 1862. He reorganized the administration structure of Mysuru state. The land revenue collection process was reorganized. Judiciary and Police department were established properly. Educational reforms were introduced with the establishment of Public Instruction. Bowring resigned from the Commissioner post in 1870. The commissioner laid thestrong foundation for the development of Mysuru state. 

In 1881 British handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru again to Chamaraja Wodeyar X. This is called Punardana. C.Rangacharlu and K.Sheshadri Iyer ruled as Diwans under him. In 1881 People Representative Assembly started functioning.

In 1881 British handed over the administration of the state of Mysuru again to Chamaraja Wodeyar X. This is called Punardana. C.Rangacharlu and K.Sheshadri Iyer ruled as Diwans under him. In 1881 People Representative Assembly started functioning.

Sir M Vishveshwaraiah considered as the sculptor and creator of Modern Mysuru. He worked as the Chief Engineer of Mysuru from 1909 to 1912. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar appointed him as the Diwan of Mysuru in 1912. During this period, Mysuru state progressed as per the vision of Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. 

Diwan Sir Mirza Ismail is also considered as one of the builders of modern Mysuru. He also established various industries as per the wish of Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Glass industry, Porcelain factory, Fertilizer Industry at Belagola, Sugar Factory at Mandya, Matchstick factory at Shivamogga and Iron and Steel Factory at Bhadravathi. An airport was established at Jakkur. Radio stations were started at Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Chamaraja Wodeyar X died in Calcutta while there on a visit. Naalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar ascended throne as his successor in 1895 and he was only eleven years old then. The administration was run by his mother Nanjammanni. The direct rule of Naalvadi started from 1902. He was well educated and laid a firm foundation for a modern state during his long reign. He was visionary and had a soft corner for the welfare of the downtrodden. He formed Miller Commission in order to ensure the participation of all sections of the society in the administration.