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| | Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya (other spellings include Visweswaraiah, Vishweshwariah and Vishweshwarayya; popularly known as Sir M.V. September 15, 1860–April 12, 1962), was an eminent Indian engineer and statesman. |
 | | After taking voluntary retirement in 1908, Visvesvarayya was appointed Diwan, or First Minister, of the kingdom of Mysore, one of the largest and most important princely states in India. |
 | | While he was Diwan of Mysore, Visvesvarayya was knighted by the British for his myriad contributions to the public good. |
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