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M. Visvesvaraya

1861–1962 · 20th century · Also known as Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya

M. Visvesvaraya was an Indian civil engineer and statesman who served as diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. He designed flood-control and irrigation works across India, directed the Krishna Raja Sagara dam and promoted industries, banks and the University of Mysore. He received the Bharat Ratna in 1955, and his birthday, 15 September, is celebrated as Engineers' Day in India.

M. Visvesvaraya
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Mysore State

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