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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.
1 day 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 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.
2 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 · 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...
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.
Nov 13, 2015 · As a controversy rages over writer Girish Karnad's perceived slight to Kempe Gowda, here is a Helava folk narrative about the ancient ruler from a compilation by folklorist HL Nage Gowda.
