Dewans of Mysore

Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore

Diwan of Mysore (1887-1976)

Diwan of Mysore (1883-1959)

Krishnacharya Purnaiah (1746 – 27 March 1812), popularly known as Dewan Purnaiah, was an Indian administrator, statesman, and military strategist who served as the first dewan of Mysore from 1782 to 1811. He was instrumental in the restoration of the rule of the Kingdom of Mysore to the Wadiyar dynasty. After the death of Tipu, he continued to advice Lakshmi Devi, the queen regent to the newly installed monarch Krishnaraja Wodeyar III.

Indian politician (1871–1950)

Indian judge (1860–1920)

Diwan of Mysore