Because of the high concentration of IT industry, it also called the Silicon Valley of India.
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| Population |
5.2 |
| Languages: |
Kannada and English |
| Best Time To Visit: |
October-February |
| STD Code: |
080 |
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History
Legend has it that the city of Bangalore is named after an old woman, who lived in this area and offered a humble meal of boiled beans to a lost Hoysala ruler. The origin of the present-day city of Bangalore can be traced to the early 16th century, when Kempegowda, a local chief, built a small mud fort here. Bangalore gained prominence in the 18th century, when it became an important fort city, under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan of Mysore. This area witnessed the struggle between Tipu Sultan and the British. The British defeated Tipu Sultan and took over Bangalore city. In 1831, the British made it the regional administrative city and established a big cantonment here.
Best Season, Climate and Clothing
Bangalore city is located in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern region of India. It is 3,113 feet (949 m) above sea level, on top of a ridge in the Karnataka plateau. Bangalore is 998 km from Mumbai (Bombay) and 562 km from Hyderabad. The climate of Bangalore is moderate and pleasant. Summers are mild (April-June) and winters are cool (October-February). Cotton clothing for summers and light woolens for winters are ideal in Bangalore. Bangalore city experiences southwestern monsoon rains in June-August. Although the weather of Bangalore is pleasant throughout the year, it is best visited in the winters
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