Story of NadaPrabhu Kempe Gowda

 Kempegowda was a chieftain and the founder of Bangalore city. He was born in 1510 CE in Yelahanka, which was then a small settlement. He belonged to the Yelahanka Nadu Prabhu Gowda community, which was known for their military prowess.

Kempegowda was appointed as the governor of Bangalore by the Vijayanagara Empire in 1580 CE. He realized the potential of the place and decided to build a new city with a fort and several temples. He laid the foundation of the Bangalore Fort in 1537 CE and also built several temples, including the Bull Temple in Basavanagudi.

Under Kempegowda's leadership, Bangalore flourished and became an important trading center. He also established a system of tanks and lakes to ensure the availability of water for the people. He is also credited with starting the Karaga festival, which is still celebrated in Bangalore.

Kempegowda passed away in 1569 CE, but his legacy lives on in the form of the city he founded. Bangalore, now known as Bengaluru, has become a hub for information technology and is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in India. Kempegowda is remembered as a visionary leader and the founder of the city that has become a symbol of progress and innovation.