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Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer (1845–1901)

Dewan of Mysore: 1883–1901 Often called “Maker of Modern Mysore”, he is remembered as one of the most visionary administrators of princely India.

Early Life

• Born: 1 June 1845, Palghat (now Palakkad), Kerala.
• Educated in Madras; trained in mathematics, administration, and English.
• Joined government service early and rose steadily through competence and integrity.
• Became Assistant Commissioner in Mysore, then held several key positions before being appointed Dewan in 1883.

Major Achievements

1. Shivanasamudra Hydroelectric Project (Shimsha Power Station)

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• Initiated Asia’s first successful hydroelectric power project (1902; conceptualized/progressed during his tenure).
• Supplied electricity to Kolar Gold Fields—the first instance of industrial electrification in India.
• Key milestone in India’s technological modernization.

2. Founding of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) Development

• Provided administrative and infrastructural support for large-scale mining.
• Modern township planning, power supply, and labor reforms.
• KGF became one of the richest gold mines in the world at the time.

3. Establishment of the Mysore Civil Services

• Professionalized administrative recruitment and training.
• Introduced merit-based service norms, improving governance efficiency.

4. Education & Social Reforms

• Expanded primary schooling and industrial education.
• Supported women’s education and missionary schools.
• Improved sanitation, public health, municipalities, and urban planning.

5. Railways & Infrastructure

• Accelerated Mysore Railway expansion, connecting the kingdom with British India.
• Improved roads, irrigation systems, telegraph lines.

6. Krishnaraja Sagar Dam (KRS) – Early Planning

• Sheshadri Iyer initiated conceptual groundwork for damming the Cauvery at Kannambadi.
• The full project was later completed by Sir M. Visvesvaraya, but Sheshadri Iyer laid the early administrative and technical foundations.

Other Contributions

• Encouraged industrial growth through state-supported factories.
• Modernized revenue systems and judiciary.
• Strengthened Mysore University’s precursors by encouraging higher education programs.
• Created the Sheshadri Iyer Park (now Cubbon Park extension) in Bangalore.

Honors & Legacy

• Awarded Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) and later Knight Commander (KCIE).
• Known for honesty, discipline, and farsighted governance.
• Sheshadri Iyer’s tenure helped Mysore gain a reputation as a model state in India for development and administration.
• Statues, parks, and streets in Karnataka commemorate him.

Death

• Passed away on 13 September 1901.
• Left behind a transformational legacy that shaped modern Karnataka.

If you want, I can also provide: ✅ A timeline of his life ✅ A detailed essay (school/college) ✅ Achievements in bullet points for exams ✅ Comparison of Sheshadri Iyer and M. Visvesvaraya

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