What are the contributions of Sir Mirza Ismail to Bengaluru (GS1)(10 MARKS)
Sir Mirza Muhammad Ismail – Amin-ul-Mulq was the Diwan (Prime Minister) of the Kingdoms of Mysore between 1926-1941
Mirza Ismail made Bengaluru a beautiful city, with the Lalbagh and the streets lit by chandelier lamp posts
It was during the Diwanship of Mirza Ismail from 1926 to 1941 that Bangalore saw a lot of developmental activities
Bengaluru’s iconic Town Hall, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Glass Factory, and the Porcelain Factory were established during his tenure
He set up several industries, took a keen interest in town planning and the city’s beautification, and took charge of Wilson Garden, Kalasipalyam, and Gandhi Colony
The memorable contribution of Mirza to Bangaloreans is the supply of drinking water from Thippagondanahalli from March 1933 onwards
He implemented the first rural electrification program in India
He also laid the foundation stone of the Jamia Masjid mosque near City Market in Bengaluru
Whenever Mirza was in Bangalore, he used to go for rounds early in the morning on a horse and inspect every nook and corner of the city
If any inconsistency were found, he asked the officials who used to accompany him to rectify them.
‘Sampige’ Road in Bengaluru stands for the flowering tree Magnolia Champaca or champak tree. This road was once full of these sweetly scented flowers, and hence the name.
Sir Mirza Ismail was a sincere and visionary Dewan.
He had very high values, prioritized peace, progress, economic wealth, and welfare for the people and the state.
