M.N. Jois
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M.N. Jois was an India
n freedom fighter from Karnataka
known as the "Lion of Mysore". Jois took part in various movements to overthrow the British government as a legislator, politician, administrator, and educationist.
There is an M.N. Jois Circle in Mysore and the street where he lived is also named after him. He died at the age of 98 years on 28 March 2002.
Describing his childhood and inspiration: "My father Shri. Narayana Jois was a teacher at Mari Mallappa's High School in Mysore. I also studied in the same school. Shri Venkatakrishnaiah, then the Head Master of the school, was better known as 'Tathiah - the Grand Old Man of Mysore'. This title was given to him by none other than Gandhiji in 1926."
India
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n freedom fighter from Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
known as the "Lion of Mysore". Jois took part in various movements to overthrow the British government as a legislator, politician, administrator, and educationist.
There is an M.N. Jois Circle in Mysore and the street where he lived is also named after him. He died at the age of 98 years on 28 March 2002.
Describing his childhood and inspiration: "My father Shri. Narayana Jois was a teacher at Mari Mallappa's High School in Mysore. I also studied in the same school. Shri Venkatakrishnaiah, then the Head Master of the school, was better known as 'Tathiah - the Grand Old Man of Mysore'. This title was given to him by none other than Gandhiji in 1926."