P. N. Krishnamurti

P. N. Krishnamurti
Sir Purniah Narsinga Rao Krishnamurti KCIE
Diwan of Mysore kingdom
In office
1901–1906
Monarch Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV
Preceded by K. Seshadri Iyer
Succeeded by V. P. Madhava Rao
Personal details
Born August 12, 1849
Mysore kingdom
Died 1911
Profession lawyer, civil servant
Religion Hindu


Sir Purniah Narasinga Rao Krishnamurti KCIE (b. August 12, 1849 - d. 1911) was an Indian lawyer and administrator who served as the Diwan of Mysore kingdom from 1901 to 1906. He was a direct descendant of Tipu Sultan's diwan, Purnaiah.[citation needed]

Early life and education

Krishnamurti was born on August 12, 1849 in the Mysore kingdom and had his schooling at Bangalore. Krishnamurti graduated in law from the University of Madras and joined the Mysore service as Assistant Superintendent in 1870. After the restoration of the throne to the Wodeyart dynasty, Krishnamurti served as a judge of the Chief Court before being appointed Diwan in 1901.

Honours

Krishnamurti was made a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1897 and a Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire in 1901.

References

  • Mysore Gazetteer. pp. 3144. 

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