Visvesvaraya
 Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya KCIE (popularly known as Sir MV; 15 September 1860 – 14 April 1962) was a notable Indian engineer scholar statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1918. He was a recipient of the Indian Republic's highest honour the Bharat Ratna in 1955. He was knighted as a Knight Commander of the Indian Empire (KCIE) by King George V for his contributions to the public good. Every year 15 September is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India in his memory.