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@article{207409,
        author = {Dr Kavitha K M},
        title = {Governance and Public Welfare in Princely Mysore: A Historical Analysis of Maharaja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV's Speeches during His Visits to Kolar District (1900–1920)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1128-1133},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=207409},
        abstract = {The reign of Maharaja Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV (1894–1940) is widely recognised as an important period in the history of princely Mysore because of its emphasis on administrative reforms and public welfare. Among the valuable historical sources for understanding his ideas on governance are the speeches delivered during his visits to different parts of Kolar District between 1900 and 1920. These speeches provide direct evidence of the Maharaja's views on administration, development, and the responsibilities of government. They also reflect the concerns expressed by local communities regarding irrigation, agriculture, education, sanitation, transport, and municipal administration. This paper examines the speeches as primary historical sources to understand the nature of governance in the Mysore State. Using a historical and descriptive method, the study analyses the major themes found in these speeches and relates them to the social and economic conditions of Kolar District during the early twentieth century. His speeches show that government policies were based on careful planning, financial responsibility, and consultation with local people rather than on ceremonial promises. The study shows that these speeches are valuable documents for understanding the relationship between the ruler and the people in princely Mysore. They also demonstrate how provincial visits became an important means of identifying local problems, explaining government policies, and promoting regional development.},
        keywords = {Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV, Kolar District, Mysore State, Governance, Public Welfare, Administrative History, Provincial Tours.},
        month = {August},
        }