The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Filose, Lt. Col. Sir Michael
Filose, Lt. Col. Sir Michael, K.C.I.E. (1911), C.I.E. (1908), Chief Secretary, Gwalior since 1894; s. of Major Julien Filose; b. 1836; educ; London University College; passed in Civil Engineering and Architecture; made Captain when only 21 years of age by Junkarao Scindhia for distinguished services rendered to the State of Gwalior by his fore-fathers; accompanied Jiageerao Maharaja Scindhia on retreat to Agra during the Mutiny of 1857 when his troops mutinied; Director of Public Instruction, Gwalior, 1863; designed and built Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, 1872-74; constructed many other works, and dams for supply of water to Palace gardens; constructed Jai Mahal, Moti Mahal, Law Courts, Central Jail, carried out the first revenue survey of Malwa, 1879-81; was Governor of Malwa and was awarded Rs. 2,46,000, 1882; Lt.-CoL, 1891; is a Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester; Address: Gwalior; Central India. Clubs: Alighar, Elgin, Gwalior.