M. Kantaraj Urs
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M. Kantharaj Urs CSI
(1870–1922) was an Indian administrator who served as the Diwan of Mysore kingdom in 1918.
and went on to become known as Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana
. He graduated with distinction from the Madras Christian College
in 1892-93. He was the first member of his community ( Urs) to attain this distinction.
1. Probationary Assistant Commissioner ( Schdeule II): @Mysore From 12 Nov 1894.
2. Asst. Private Secretary to HH the Maharani Regent: @Mysore From 11 Feb 1895.
3. Special Assistant Commissioner: @Bangalore From 11 Jul 1899.
4. Special Assistant Commissioner: @Mysore From 20 Mar 1900.
5. pecial Sub- Division Officer @Chamarajanagar From 19 Feb 1901.
6. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 10 Oct 1902.
7. Special Sub- Division Officer @Mysore From 12 Nov 1902.
8. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 25 Feb 1903.
9. Special Sub- Division Officer @Mysore From 01 NOV 1903.
10. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 03 Mar 1904.
11. On Special Duty @ Ajmere From 18 Mar 1904.
12. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 25 Apr 1904.
13. Deputy Commissioner(3Rd Class) @Mysore From 01 Jul 1904.
14. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class)(Offg) @Mysore From 28 Apr 1907.
15. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class) @Mysore From 03 Jul 1907.
16. +Ex-officio Chairman CITB-Mysore @Mysore From 06 Mar 1908.
17. Deputy Commissioner(1St Class)(Offg) @Mysore From 29 Mar 1910.
18. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class) @Mysore From 13 May 1910.
19. Deputy Commissioner(1St Class)(Offg) @Mysore From 24 Apr 1911.
20. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class)& Chairman, Industries and Commerce Committee, Mysore Economic Conference. @Mysore From 09 Feb 1912.
21. Second Member of Council of Ministers & Excise Commissioner,Inspector General of Registration and Ex-officio Registrar of Companies @Bangalore From 08 Jan 1913.
22. Companion of the Most exalted Order of the Star of India (K.C.I.E) @Bangalore on 13 Feb 1914.
23. First Member of Council of Ministers @Bangalore From 01 Apr 1916.
24. Dewan of Mysore(Offg) @Bangalore From 10 Dec 1918.
25. Dewan of Mysore @Bangalore From 14 Jul 1919.
26. Retired as Dewan due to ill Health On Apr 1922.
Kantharaj Urs married his niece and eldest daughter of His sister Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana
, Maharaja Kumari Jaya Lakshammanni(1181-1924). They had one daughter Raja Kumari Lelavathi.
Jayalakshmi Vilas
Mansion now better known as Manasa Gangothri, University of Mysore's Post Graduate center at Mysore was their Residential Mansion.
He died in Oct 1923.
Order of the Star of India
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(1870–1922) was an Indian administrator who served as the Diwan of Mysore kingdom in 1918.
Early life and education
Kantharaj Urs was born on 20 September 1870. He hailed from the Famous the Kalale family who served as the Traditional Dalvoy's ( Army Commnader) to the Mysore Royal family in the 16th and 17Th century. But he hailes from a branch of the family who had settled in Maddur. His eldest Sister Kempa Nanjammani was married to Maharaja of Mysore Chamaraja WodeyarChamaraja Wodeyar
Chamaraja Wadiyar X was the ruling Maharaja of Mysore between 1881 and 1894.-Adoption and accession:Chamaraja was born at the old palace in Mysore on February 22, 1863, as the third son of Sardar Chikka Krishnaraj Urs, of the Bettada-Kote branch of the ruling clan. His father died about a week...
and went on to become known as Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana
Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana
Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana was the wife of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IX and mother of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.Maharani Kempananjammanni of Vani Vilasa Sannidhana [in full] occupies as high a place as any in the annals of Mysore history...
. He graduated with distinction from the Madras Christian College
Madras Christian College
The Madras Christian College, commonly known as MCC, is a liberal arts and sciences college in Madras , India. Founded in 1837, MCC is one of Asia's oldest extant colleges. Currently, the college is affiliated to the University of Madras, but functions as an autonomous institution from its campus...
in 1892-93. He was the first member of his community ( Urs) to attain this distinction.
Career
Kantharaj Urs was appointed Probationary Assistant Commissioner (schedule II) to the Mysore State service in 1894. But after the untimely death of his brother in law, the Maharaja in December 1894, His sister the Maharani became the Regent of Mysore in 1895. Kantaraj Urs was appointed to the responsible post of Special Assistant Private Secretary to Her Highness the Maharani C.I., from 1895-99. History of service is as under:1. Probationary Assistant Commissioner ( Schdeule II): @Mysore From 12 Nov 1894.
2. Asst. Private Secretary to HH the Maharani Regent: @Mysore From 11 Feb 1895.
3. Special Assistant Commissioner: @Bangalore From 11 Jul 1899.
4. Special Assistant Commissioner: @Mysore From 20 Mar 1900.
5. pecial Sub- Division Officer @Chamarajanagar From 19 Feb 1901.
6. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 10 Oct 1902.
7. Special Sub- Division Officer @Mysore From 12 Nov 1902.
8. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 25 Feb 1903.
9. Special Sub- Division Officer @Mysore From 01 NOV 1903.
10. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 03 Mar 1904.
11. On Special Duty @ Ajmere From 18 Mar 1904.
12. Deputy Commissioner(Offg) @Mysore From 25 Apr 1904.
13. Deputy Commissioner(3Rd Class) @Mysore From 01 Jul 1904.
14. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class)(Offg) @Mysore From 28 Apr 1907.
15. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class) @Mysore From 03 Jul 1907.
16. +Ex-officio Chairman CITB-Mysore @Mysore From 06 Mar 1908.
17. Deputy Commissioner(1St Class)(Offg) @Mysore From 29 Mar 1910.
18. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class) @Mysore From 13 May 1910.
19. Deputy Commissioner(1St Class)(Offg) @Mysore From 24 Apr 1911.
20. Deputy Commissioner(2nd Class)& Chairman, Industries and Commerce Committee, Mysore Economic Conference. @Mysore From 09 Feb 1912.
21. Second Member of Council of Ministers & Excise Commissioner,Inspector General of Registration and Ex-officio Registrar of Companies @Bangalore From 08 Jan 1913.
22. Companion of the Most exalted Order of the Star of India (K.C.I.E) @Bangalore on 13 Feb 1914.
23. First Member of Council of Ministers @Bangalore From 01 Apr 1916.
24. Dewan of Mysore(Offg) @Bangalore From 10 Dec 1918.
25. Dewan of Mysore @Bangalore From 14 Jul 1919.
26. Retired as Dewan due to ill Health On Apr 1922.
Kantharaj Urs married his niece and eldest daughter of His sister Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana
Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana
Maharani Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana was the wife of Maharaja Chamaraja Wodeyar IX and mother of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.Maharani Kempananjammanni of Vani Vilasa Sannidhana [in full] occupies as high a place as any in the annals of Mysore history...
, Maharaja Kumari Jaya Lakshammanni(1181-1924). They had one daughter Raja Kumari Lelavathi.
Jayalakshmi Vilas
Jayalakshmi Vilas
Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion is a heritage building in Mysore.-Description:Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion is a building in of Mysore city, Karnataka. It is located in the green surroundings of Manasagangothri, the campus of the University_of_Mysore. It rises on a hillock on the west side of Kukkarahalli Kere...
Mansion now better known as Manasa Gangothri, University of Mysore's Post Graduate center at Mysore was their Residential Mansion.
He died in Oct 1923.