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Former Curators & Directors
Leadership who shaped ORI’s scholarly mission across generations.
1891–1954
Former Curators
6 curators
| Sl. No. | Name | Period of Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. A. Mahadeva Shastri, M.A. | 1891–1916 |
| 2 | Vid. R. Raghavendrachar, M.A. | 1916–1918 |
| 3 | Dr. R. Shamashastry, M.A., Ph.D. | 1918–1929 |
| 4 | Dr. D. Srinivasachar, M.A. | 1929–1936 |
| 5 | Vid. M. S. Basavalingaiah, M.A. | 1936–1943 |
| 6 | Vid. H. R. Rangaswamy Iyengar, M.A. | 1943–1954 |
1954–Present
Former Directors
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| Sl. No. | Name | Period of Service |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Vid. H. Devirappa, M.A. | 1954–1966 |
| 8 | Vid. Dr. G. Marulusiddaiah, M.A., Ph.D. | 1966–1981 |
| 9 | Vid. Dr. H. P. Malledevaru, M.A., Ph.D. | 1981 – 12.12.1989 |
| 10 | Dr. K. Rajagopalachar, M.A., Ph.D. | 12.12.1989 – 02.06.1991 |
| 11 | Dr. R. S. Shivaganeshamurthy, M.A., Ph.D. | 02.06.1991 – 08.09.1992 |
| 12 | Vid. Dr. M. R. Veerabhadraswamy, M.A., Ph.D. | 09.09.1992 – 19.08.1994 |
| 13 | Dr. B. A. Dodamani, M.A., Ph.D. | 19.08.1994 – 08.10.1996 |
| 14 | Vid. Dr. H. P. Devaki, M.A., Ph.D. | 09.10.1996 – 07.10.1998 |