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KEMPE GOWDA TOWERS IN BANGALORE

Kempe Gowda I (1513-1569) was a chieftain of Yelahanka, a feudatory of the Vijayanagara Empire. At first, he renamed the town from "Benda-kaal-ooru" to Bengalooru. Later, when the British invaded India, they renamed it Bangalore. Bangalore is still called "Bengalooru" by locals and natives. He is credited with having established the Indian city of Bangalore in 1537. Kempegowda built the four towers that mark the boundaries of Bangalore.

• Near Mekhri circle
• Inside Lalbagh park
• Near Kempambudhi lake
• Near Ulsoor lake

Kempe Gowda built more than 100 lakes and many markets in and around Bangalore. He also built many monuments in and around Bangalore, including the Nandi Temple.