#wodeyar

Chikka Deva Raja Wodeyar, the twelfth ruler of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore, is remembered as a monarch whose reign (1673–1704) left a significant imprint on the political and cultural history of southern India. Known for his administrative reforms, military campaigns, and patronage of the arts, he helped shape Mysore into a more organized and resilient state during a period of regional turbulence.

Chikka Deva Raja Wodeyar, a prominent figure in the history of the Wodeyar dynasty of Mysore, India, was a ruler known for his valor, benevolence, and administrative acumen. Born in 1673, Chikka Deva Raja ascended to the throne of Mysore in 1673, succeeding his father, Kanthirava Narasaraja I. His reign marked a period of stability and prosperity for the kingdom, characterized by significant contributions to infrastructure, culture, and governance.

The Curse of The Wodeyars

The Wodeyar dynasty is an Indian Hindu dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1761 and from 1799 to 1947. They were a feudatory under the Vijayanagara Empire and when the empire weakened they broke free. Raja Wodeyar captured Srirangapatna in 1610, the kingdom was later incorporated into the Dominion of India after Independence from the British rule.

Now the ‘curse’ of the…

The Mysore Maharaja is no more. Srikanta Datta Narasimha Raja Wodeyar passed away 15 minutes back at the Vikram hospital in Bangalore due to a cardiac arrest. He was 60. He was brought to the hospital this morning after he had complained of a chest pain.

The Mysore Maharaja is no more. Srikanta Datta Narasimha Raja Wodeyar passed away 15 minutes back at the Vikram hospital in Bangalore due to a cardiac arrest. He was 60. He was brought to the hospital this morning after he had complained of a chest pain.

Mysore by Gedsman on Flickr.