Bangalore, the garden city, was instituted by Kempe Gowda who was a local ruler in the year 1537. Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state. It is situated in the south-eastern part on the Deccan Plateau. The city once known as pensioner’s paradise because of its pleasing climate, has become the software industrial hub now.

Kempe Gowda I built a mud fort and it was established as the Vijayanagara Empire. During the British rule, Bangalore was the center for colonial rule of the South India.

Bangalore was ruled by the Western Gangas for centuries. The state was captured by the Cholas in 1024 and latter on passed to the Chalukya-Cholas. Then the Hoysala Empire took over Bangalore in 1116 by overthrowing the Cholas.

As Bangalore is at a higher elevation, the climate is healthy and pleasant throughout the year. But during summers it gets heat waves which makes it slightly uncomfortable. The coolest month is January and the hottest is April. The northeast and southwest monsoons bring rains to the city.

Bangalore is also home to the film industry of Kannada. Nearly 80 films are produced in a year. The state is also a centre for Indian classical music and dance.