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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 across the region.
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. Read: The making of the 108ft statue of Kempegowda.
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Nov 11, 2011 · November 11, 2011 by madur. Kempe Gowda was a chieftain who ruled over most parts of Karnataka for the better part of the 16th century. History credits him with being a just and humane ruler and historians widely accept him as the founder of Bangalore. His Early Years. Kempe Gowda I was born in 1513 in a village near Yelahanka.
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May 19, 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.
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Apr 15, 2018 · Nadaprabhu Hiriya Kempe Gowda, popularly known as Kempe Gowda I, was a feudatory ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire and was responsible for building the modern city of Bangalore around 1537 AD. His father was Kempanje Gowda who was a descendant of Gowda lineage which started with Yelahankanadu Prabhu Kempe Gowda.
Aug 30, 2018 · Another story has it that Kempe Gowda I, who established the city, named it after the Indian Kino Tree – Venkai (or Benga). ‘Ooru’ in Kannada means settlement. Thus the city became Bengal-ooru. Whatever the reason behind the naming, when the modern city was still being established, founder Kempe Gowda was facing a crisis.
