Mokshagundam Vishveshwariah, KCIE (popularly known as Sir MV; 15 September 1860– 14 April 1962) was a notable Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1918. He was a recipient of the Indian Republic's highest honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1955. He was knighted as a Commander of the British Indian Empire by King George V for his myriad contributions to the public good. Every year, 15 September is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India in his memory. He is held in high regard as a pre-eminent engineer of India. He was the chief designer of the flood protection system for the city of Hyderabad, now Capital city of Andhra Pradesh, as well as the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore. Though he belongs to a Family hailing from Prakasam Dist, now in state of Andhra Pradesh, He is equally revered a lot in the state of Karnataka.
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| Mokshagundam Vishveshwariah |
In office 1912–1918
Monarch Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV
Preceded by T. Ananda Rao
Succeeded by M. Kantaraj Urs
Born September 15, 1861,Muddenahalli,
Monarch Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV
Preceded by T. Ananda Rao
Succeeded by M. Kantaraj Urs
Born September 15, 1861,Muddenahalli,
Chikballapur,Kingdom of Mysore
(now in Karnataka)
Died April 14, 1962 (aged 101).Bangalore
Nationality Indian
Occupation Engineer, Diwan
Profession Engineer
Religion Hindu
Died April 14, 1962 (aged 101).Bangalore
Nationality Indian
Occupation Engineer, Diwan
Profession Engineer
Religion Hindu
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