Bangalore is one of the success stories of Indias economic development
. The city which is located in the state of Karnataka is nestled in the Deccan plateau. It is known as the Silicon Valley of India due to its success in the fields of information technology and computer science. This economic success has fuelled the growth of the city with many young graduates form all over India and indeed the world, clamoring for jobs in this rapidly growing region. Demographically it is the third largest city in India and has a population which numbers over eight million.
It was formerly known as Bengaluru, Bangalore being an anglicized version adopted by the colonial British. The city was a seat of power for many of the South Indian royal families that ruled the region. The district of Basavangudi also has historical connotations; the name is derived from Hindi and is in reverence to the Temple of the Bull that is situated here. As the Ox is a sacred animal in Hindu culture, the Temple of the Bull is an important religious site for those living here.
The foundation of modern Bangalore lies in the 16th century when a regional ruler known as Kempe Gowda, erected a military fort in 1537. Since then the city has grown at breakneck speed on all fronts in terms of size and population. The Basavangudi Temple is thought to have been built by the citys original founder and this makes it one of the oldest buildings.
Being one of the oldest parts of the city, Basavangudi is the heart of culture and religion in Bangalore. In times past it was home to many of the natives of the region who have since moved out to make room for new residents and businesses. Among the historical buildings that still remain here are the Basavangudi Police Station, Mudaliar Mansion and the home of M.N. Krishna Rao.
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