3-078-309 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The late Maharajah of Mysore, G.C.S.I., and his family, 1895. Photo by C. G. Brown, Bangalore. 'Princess Jaya Lukshammannee. Krishna Raj Wadayer Bahadur. Maharajah of Mysore. Princess Krishnajammannee. Princess Cheluvajammannee. Kuntee Narsa Raj Wadayer Bahadur. His Highness Chama Rajendra Wadeir, Maharajah of Mysore, G.C.S.I., died of diphtheria on Dec. 28. The sad event occurred during his first visit to Lord Elgin at Calcutta, and has occasioned much sympathy. The Indian National Congress passed a vote of condolence in solemn silence. The province of Mysore was restored to the Maharajah in 1881 when he attained his majority. Its population has grown beyond five millions, while its revenue now exceeds £1,700,000. The Maharajah was enlightened in his rule, and was greatly attached to the British Government. He was created Grand Commander of the Star of India in 1884. The Queen has telegraphed her condolence with the Maharani, who shared with her husband a sincere interest in the solution of the problem of female education'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.