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Kempe Gowda I (27 June 1510 — 1569) locally venerated as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, or commonly known as Kempe Gowda, was a governor under the Vijayanagara Empire in early-modern India. He is famous for the development of Bangalore Town in the 16th century. Kempegowda erected many Kannada inscriptions across the region.
4 days ago · Kempe Gowda I, revered as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda I, was the founder of Bangalore. He was a chieftain of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire. As the scion of the Morasu Gowda lineage, he was an able and just ruler.
Nov 11, 2022 · Nadaprabhu Hiriya Kempegowda, also known as Kempegowda, was a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire. He is also known as the founder of Bengaluru in the 16th century. A descendant of Morasu Gowda lineage, Kempegowda is considered one of the most educated and successful rulers of his time.
3 days ago · Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday described Bengaluru founder Kempe Gowda as a “secular leader” who never indulged in casteism and strived for the welfare of people of all communities ...
Nov 26, 2015 · Archaeology department now plans to rope in eminent historians to solve the historical mystery. Who killed Bengaluru’s founder Hiriya Kempe Gowda or Kempe Gowda I in 1569?
Jun 15, 2024 · Kempe Gowda I (17 June 1510 — 1569) locally venerated as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, or commonly known as Kempe Gowda, was a governor under the Vijayanagara Empire in early-modern India. He is famous for the development of Bangalore Town in the 16th century. Kempegowda erected many Kannada inscriptions.
Jun 28, 2022 · Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, a 16th century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire, is credited as the founder of Bengaluru. It is said that he conceived the idea of a new city while hunting with his minister, and later marked its territory by erecting towers in four corners of the proposed city.
Jun 27, 2022 · Nadaprabhu Hiriya Kempe Gowda, far-famed as Kempe Gowda, was a chieftain of the Vijayanagara Empire who ruled over prominent areas of Karnataka in the 16th century. This highly esteemed personality is credited with being a “benevolent” and “compassionate” ruler.
Nov 11, 2022 · Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a statue of Kempegowda, the 16th-Century local leader who founded Bengaluru (Bangalore). The 33m (108ft)-tall bronze statue weighs 220 tonnes...
3 days ago · Kempe Gowda was a secular leader who worked for welfare of all communities: CM 2024-06-28 - Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday described Bengaluru founder Kempe Gowda as a “secular leader” who never indulged in casteism and strived for the welfare of people of all communities and religions. Participating at the 515th birth anniversary of Kempe Gowda organised by Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda Heritage Area Development Authority, BBMP, and Kannada and Culture Department, he asked ...
