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Krishnaraja Wodeyar I was also known as “Dodda Krishnaraja Wodeyar”. He was the first son born to Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar II and his second wife Maharani Cheluvaja Ammani Avaru in 18 March,1702. His father died a month before his Tenth Birthday. He…

Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar was the eldest son of Maharani Amrit Ammani Avaru and Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar. He was born on 22 September 1645. He was on throne after his uncle’s death on 28 February 1673 as the new Wodeyar. He was the 14th ruler of the Wodeyar…

Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar is also known as “Dodda Kempadevaraja Wodeyar”. He was the fourth son of Prince Devarajendra Wodeyar and his second wife Kempamamba Ammani Avaru.He was born on 25 May 1627.  At the time of his cousin Kanthirava Narasaraja Wodeyar…

Krishnaraja Wodeyar II was famous as “Immadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar”. He was a nominal ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. His rule was commanded by the ‘Dalwais’ (similar to commander-in-chief) including Devaraja Girachuri who serves as a minister until…

Kanteerava Narasaraja Wodeyar II is often called “Narasaraja Wodeyar II“. He was born to Maharani Devaja Ammani Avaru and Chikka Devaraja. He was born dumb and deaf, so was called “Mukarasu”(means Mute-king). He was succeeded to the throne through the…

Khasa Chamaraja Wodeyar IX was the adopted son of Bettada Chamaraja Wodeyar. Haider Ali crowned his son Tippu Sultan in 1776. Khasa Chamaraja Wodeyar died in 1796, though Tippu Sultan did not allow his successor the throne. The throne was kept vacant. It…

Bola Chamaraja Wodeyar was the successor of Thimmaraja Wodeyar. He was called ‘Bola’ or ‘Bald’ because once while he was visiting Chamundi Hill, lightening had struck him and he lost all his hair. There are no records found on his administration.

Kanteerava Narasaraja Wodeyar was popularly known as “Ranadhira Kanteerava Narasaraja Wodeyar“. The previous significant King Chamaraja V, was succeeded by his uncle, who was poisoned to death due to the orders of the Prime Minister (Dalavoi) Vikramaraya.…

Chamaraja Wodeyar X

Chamaraja Wodeyar X

Chamaraja Wodeyar X (1863 – 1894) also known as Chama Rajendra Wodeyar X. He…

Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar

Jayachamaraja Wodeyar

Sri jayachamarajendra wodeyar was the only son of Yuvaraja Kanteerava…

According to the sources, it is said that the Kingdom originated as a small state in Mysore. This kingdom was founded by two brothers named Vijaya and Krishna. Yaduraya and Krishna hailed from Dwaraka in Gujarath. They had come to south. When they were in…

Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar

Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar is the present head of the Wodeyar family. He is also called…

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III

Krishnaraja Wodeyar III was the successor of Maharaja Khasa Chamaraja…

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV

Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV is popularly known as “Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar”.…

Shivanasamudra Falls

Shivanasamudra is a small town located near Mandya District in Karnataka State. It is situated on…

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is popularly known as ‘Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka’. The Bird Sanctuary…

Bylakuppe is popularly known as Tibetian Town in India. It is the location of Lugsum Samduplin (in 1961) and Dickyi Larsoe (in 1969), two adjacent Tibetian Refugees Settlements. These settlements are established on the land that was provided by the…