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Who was this philosopher-king, who was seen by Paul Brunton as living the ideal described in Plato’s Republic, who had been compared to the Emperor Ashoka by the English statesman Lord Samuel, and who was termed Rajarishi by Mahatma Gandhi? From Paul Brunton: Essential Readings by Godwin, Cash and Smith. ... Statue of a philosopher, presumably Plato, in Delphi. ... Plato. ... Please see Ashoka (disambiguation) for other uses of the word Ashoka Ashoka the Great (also Asoka, AÅ›oka, pronounced Ashok, even though there is an a at the end) was the ruler of the Mauryan empire from 273 BC to 232 BC. A convert to Buddhism, Ashoka reigned over most... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (or the honorific title Mahatma Gandhi, or Gandhiji) (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી) was the charismatic leader who brought the fight for Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ...

H.H. Maharaja Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, known popularly as "Nalvadi Krishna Raja Wadiyar" was one of the most illustrious and celebrated rulers among the Indian States. He was widely acknowledged as Rajarshi- a saintly king - and his state was acknowledged as Rama Rajya - an ideal kingdom. Indeed, even Mahatma Gandhi echoed this view during one of his visits to Mysore state. It should be remembered that the Mahatma was an incisive and acute critic of princely rank, was not known for indulging in rhetoric or flattery, and never paltered with the truth. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (or the honorific title Mahatma Gandhi, or Gandhiji) (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી) was the charismatic leader who brought the fight for Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ... Introduction The Kingdom of Mysore was a kingdom of southern India, which was founded about 1400 AD by the Wodeyar dynasty, who ruled the state until the independence of India in 1947, when the kingdom was merged with the Union of India. ...

Krishnaraja Wadiyar belonged to the illustrious Wadiyar dynasty that ruled over the Mysore State from 1399 to 1950. The eldest son of Maharaja Chamaraja Wadiyar IX and Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana, he was born at the Royal Palace, Mysore on June 4, 1884. (This was the old palace built after 1799, which was destroyed by fire during the wedding of Princess Jayalakshammanni in 1896) The Wodeyar dynasty (also spelt as Wadiyar-by the British and the Royal family members themselves and also as Odeyar by some) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947, until the independence of India from British rule and the subsequent unification of... Introduction The Kingdom of Mysore was a kingdom of southern India, which was founded about 1400 AD by the Wodeyar dynasty, who ruled the state until the independence of India in 1947, when the kingdom was merged with the Union of India. ... Events September 30 - Accession of Henry IV of England October 13 - Coronation of Henry IV of England November 1 - Accession of John VI, Duke of Brittany Births Deaths November 1 - John V, Duke of Brittany Categories: 1399 ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... This office holders article needs to be wikified. ... Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana Avaru was the wife of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IX and mother of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Born into the family of the Arasus of Kalale, Kempa Nanjammani was was wed, at a young age, to Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IX. The untimely demise of her... Palace of Mysore The Palace of Mysore is a palace situated in the city of Mysore, southern India. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (156th in leap years), with 210 days remaining. ... 1884 is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar). ...

After the untimely death of his father at Calcutta in 1894, Krishnaraja Wadiyar acceded to the throne of his forebears, becoming the 24th Maharaja of Mysore. He was only 10 years of age. His mother, Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhana ruled the state as Regent during his minority. Krishnaraja Wadiyar was invested with full ruling powers by the Viceroy Lord Curzon on August 8, 1902 at an impressive ceremony held at the Jaganmohan Palace, Mysore. This palace now houses the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery. 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... // Definition The word Maharaja (also spelled maharajah) comes from the Sanskrit words maha meaning great and raja meaning king. Its use is primarily for Hindu potentates (ruler or sovereign). ... Introduction The Kingdom of Mysore was a kingdom of southern India, which was founded about 1400 AD by the Wodeyar dynasty, who ruled the state until the independence of India in 1947, when the kingdom was merged with the Union of India. ... Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana Avaru was the wife of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IX and mother of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Born into the family of the Arasus of Kalale, Kempa Nanjammani was was wed, at a young age, to Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IX. The untimely demise of her... The Governor-General of India (or Governor-General and Viceroy of India) was the head of the British administration in India. ... George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (January 11, 1859 – March 20, 1925), was a conservative British statesman who served as Viceroy of India. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... 1902 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

On 6th June 1900, he wed H.H. Maharani Lakshmivilasa Sannidhana Sri Pratapa Kumari Ammani Avaru (b.1889), youngest daughter of Rana Sri Bane Singhji Sahib, Rana Sahib of Vana in the Kathiawar region of the present-day state of Gujarat State. Kathiawar is a peninsula in western India. ... Gujarat (ગુજરાત in Gujarati) is the most industrialized state in India after Maharashtra and is located in western India, bordered by Pakistan to the northwest and Rajasthan to the north. ...

Krishnaraja Wadiyar was the first chancellor of Benaras Hindu University and of the University of Mysore; the latter was the first university started by an Indian State. Benaras Hindu University was founded by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya (Malviyaji) through the establishment of three engineering and technological institutions: the Benaras Engineering College (BENCO) in 1919, the College of Mining and Metallurgy (MINMET) in 1923, and the College of Technology (TECHNO) [at what year?]. These institutions offered degrees... University of Mysore (also called Manasa Gangotri) is a reputed public university in India. ...

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, a world-renowned research institution, was founded during his reign. His magnanimous gift of 371 acres of land and an equally handsome contribution of funds enabled the House of Tata's to establish this institute way back in 1911. Bangalore (ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು in Kannada) is the capital and largest city of the state of Karnataka in India. ... Tata may mean: Tata Group, a company in India Tata Steel, an important component of the group Jamshetji Tata, known as the father of Indian industry J. R. D. Tata, pioneer aviator and founder of companies Ratan Tata, present chairman of the Tata Group Tata Airlines, now Air India Tata...

He was a competent exponent of all branches of fine arts and recognized merits in others and amply rewarded them. He was a great patron of Music and Famous Indian nuclear Scientist Dr.Raja Ramanna was a beneficiary of his patronage - as the young Scientist was an acknowledged player of Piano and used to perform before the Maharaja.

Mysore was the first Indian state to have a Representative Assembly- a democratic forum to mirror the voice of the people of the state- way back in 1881. This was the first act of statesmanship exhibited by his father Maharaja Chamaraja Wadiyar when he assumed reigning powers from British in 1881.

During Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV 's reign this institution got enlarged and in 1907 this house of people became bicameral by the institution of Legislative Council- a house of elders which introduced many new legislation for the state.

Mysore became the first Indian state to generate Hydro Electric power in Asia during his reign and Bangalore was the first Asian city to have street lights way back in 1905.

He was ably assisted by a galaxy of Prime Ministers (popularly known as Diwan's) like

1.P.N. Krishnamurthy (1901-06) 2.V.P. Madhava Rao (1906-09) 3.T. Ananda Rao (1909-1912) 4.Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1912-19) 5.Sir M. Kantha Raja Urs (1919-22) 6.Sir Albion Banerjee (1922-26) 7.Sir Mirza Ismail (1926-41) Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya (also spelled Visweswaraiah) (Other spellings Vishweshwariah and Vishweshwarayya) (September 15, 1861–April 12, 1962), popularly known as MV, was an eminent Indian engineer. ...

His younger brother Yuvaraja H.H. Kanteerava Narasimharaja Wadiyar was an extra-ordinary member of the Council of Ministers during Sir. M. Visvesvaraya's term as Diwan of Mysore. Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya (also spelled Visweswaraiah) (Other spellings Vishweshwariah and Vishweshwarayya) (September 15, 1861–April 12, 1962), popularly known as MV, was an eminent Indian engineer. ... The following lists the Diwans of Kingdom of Mysore through 1881 to 1946. ...

He was decorated with the British titles GCSI (1.1.1907), GBE (c 4.12.1917.

His rule occupies a towering peak in the map of Mysore and he was the builder of Modern Mysore. He brought material prosperity and security to his subjects. The achievements his name is associated covers a vast ground:-campaign for alleviation of human suffering, rural reconstruction, public health, Industry, economic regeneration, Education, fine arts, Institution of many works for enhancing the material resources of the state, aesthetic development of public life whether in political, cultural domain are so exhaustive that there are hardly any parallel in the modern era. Mysore is the second largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. ...

Lord Sankey said during the Round table conference that Mysore as the best administered state in the world.

The high reputation of the administrative tradition of Mysore made this state a training ground for young princes. The Political Department sent them to Mysore regularly. Even princes from big states like Travancore and Gwalior were among the States whose beneficent princes came to Mysore for administrative training Travancore (originally called Thiruvithaamcoore or Thiruvitankur in Malayalam) was a princely state in India. ... Teli-ka-Mandir Gwalior is a city in Madhya Pradesh, India. ...

Here is an interesting anecdote to emphasize his noble character. He visited the famous Saint Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi once and sought a personal audience with the saint. Bhagavan never allowed such a thing. Whatever had to be said was said in public, by letter, or in the mind. Finally, it was decided to bring the Maharaja in when Bhagavan was having his bath. The Maharaja entered the bathroom and we were all standing outside. For ten minutes the Maharaja just stood looking and then prostrated before Bhagavan. Tears flowing from his eyes actually made Bhagavan's feet wet. He sobbed for some time and went away. This is what Bhagavan himself stated on what transpired between them: Oh, he is a ripe fruit," said Bhagavan, and with great feeling he re-enacted the scene. We could almost see the Maharaja's eagerness, his humility and sadness. The Maharaja had told him: "They made me a Maharaja and bound me to a throne. For the sin of being born a king I lost the chance of sitting at your feet and serving in your glorious presence. I cannot stay here and I do not hope to come again. Only these few minutes are mine. I can only pray for your grace."

Famous philosopher, mystic and writer Paul Brunton spent many years in Mysore under the care of the Maharaja and expressed his gratitude in the dedication of his book 'The Quest of the Overself':

He who puts a roof over my head shelters my body from the elements, yet does nothing for my soul. Your highness, however, has done both. For it was through your indirect instrumentality that I was initiated into the study of the higher intellectual wisdom of India You have rescued philosophy from those who would make it a mere refuge from disappointment, and converted it into a dynamic inspiration to higher action for service,

Sir Mirza Ismail a childhood friend of the Maharaja’s who became his Private Secretary and later his Diwan (Prime Minister), a Moslem, wrote in his autobiography:

Purity of soul, kindness of heart, generosity of disposition, patience and tolerance, a wise judgment of men and affairs—these are qualities which His Highness possessed to an imminent degree. It was given to him that which is given to few men—to go through life making only friends, to the exclusion of all enemies. I am sure that history will hold him among the greatest in the history of India

He died at his Bangalore Palace ,Bangalore on 3rd August 1940.

He was succeeded by his nephew Jayachamaraja Wadiyar as the Maharaja of Mysore. ( with Queen Elizabeth II) Maharaja Jaya Chama Raja Wadiyar Maharaja Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar also known by many other variations like jayachamaraja wadiyar, jaya chama raja wadiyar, jaya chamarajendra wadiyar and many times wadiyar replaced with the more popular wodeyar surname and at times with the royal appellation like Bahadur. ...