
Late Maharaja of Gwalior Jivajirao Scindia was a good friend of my father. He had great regards for my father for his extraordinary knowledge. My father had stayed as a special guest in his palace for three months.
He often used to say that my father should one day meet M.Visweswarara who was once Divan of Mysore and an eminent engineer. At that time M. Visvesvaraya was 85 years old and he was the industrial advisor to Gwalior Maharaja. My father said I am only 22 years old and Visweswaraya is 85 years old. He may not pay keen attention to what I am saying owing to my age.
Maharaja said, do not think like that. Sir. M.V . Will...