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Kempegowda Statue Inauguration

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, a 16th century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire, is credited as the founder of Bengaluru.

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Why in the News?

Prime Minister Narendra unveiled the “Statue of Prosperity”, the 108-feet bronze statue of Bengaluru founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda.

Image Source: The Indian Express

Key Points:

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, a feudatory ruler under the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire founded Bengaluru in 1537.
He provided financial assistance to build Bengaluru city and erect forts around its periphery in the late 1530s for its protection.
He is revered, especially by the Vokkaliga community that is dominant in Old Mysuru and other parts of southern Karnataka.