Our Founder
His Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar
The maharaja was born on 4 June 1884 in Mysore Palace as the son of Maharaja His Highness Chamarajendra Wadiyar X and Maharani Her Highness Kempananjammanni Devi. He had his early education and training at Lokaranjan Palace in Mysore under the direction of P. Raghavendra Rao. In addition to Western studies, he was instructed in Kannada and Sanskrit. His Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar was the first chancellor and co-founder of Banaras Hindu University and the founder University of Mysore. The latter was the first university chartered by an Indian province. During the maharaja’s reign, the Kingdom of Mysore witnessed development in a range of fields. Mysore became the first Indian state to generate hydroelectric power in Asia, and Bangalore was the first Asian city to have street lights, first lit on 5 August 1905. Princes from other sections of India were sent to Mysore for administrative training.
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His Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar
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The maharaja was born on 4 June 1884 in Mysore Palace as the son of Maharaja His Highness Chamarajendra Wadiyar X and Maharani Her Highness Kempananjammanni Devi. He had his early education and training at Lokaranjan Palace in Mysore under the direction of P. Raghavendra Rao. In addition to Western studies, he was instructed in Kannada and Sanskrit. His Highness Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar was the first chancellor and co-founder of Banaras Hindu University and the founder University of Mysore. The latter was the first university chartered by an Indian province. During the maharaja’s reign, the Kingdom of Mysore witnessed development in a range of fields. Mysore became the first Indian state to generate hydroelectric power in Asia, and Bangalore was the first Asian city to have street lights, first lit on 5 August 1905. Princes from other sections of India were sent to Mysore for administrative training.
Managing Committee
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Dr. C.D. Sreenivasmurthy
Honorary President,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Sarvesha Raje Urs. AS
Treasurer,
MMC Alumni Association,
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Dr. Chandrashakar S
Immediate Past President,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Y M. Shivakumar
President- Elect,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Malegowda P
Vice President,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Mahesh K R
Joint Secretary,
MMC Alumni Association
Executive Committee
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Dr. V Arvindappa
Executive committee member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Arun RM
Executive committee,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. H L. Krishnegowda
Executive committee,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. T M Mahadevappa
Executive committee,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. L Mahendra
Executive committee,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Marulasiddappa G
Executive committee,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Nataraju G
Executive committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. M L Ramachandra
Executive Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Sathya. P
Executive Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. J.D. Thippeswamy
Executive Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
Advisory Committee
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Dr. L. Devegowda
Advisory Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Hareesh. AH
Advisory Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Prasanna Shankar. S
Advisory Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Rajan. C
Advisory Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association
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Dr. Capt. G.S. Venkatesh
Advisory Committee Member,
MMC Alumni Association