History
The earliest records of a place named 'Bengaluru' are found in a 9th century temple in an area that is now known as 'Old Bangalore'.
Legend has it that the feudal lord Kempe Gowda was once hunting in this area, a rabbit turned and attacked his dog. This made a great impression on Gowda and he gave the place a title of gandu bhoomi the place of heroes and in 1537, with the assistance of the local king, he constructed three districts protected by a walled fort on the site.
During the next three centuries, Bengaluru existed very much in the shadow of its neighboring city Mysore, and control of the town changed hands many times. The year 1831 marked a major turning point for the city. Claiming misrule by the king Krishna Raja Wodeyar III, the British took control of the Mysore Kingdom and, possibly influenced by the city's salubrious climate, moved the administrative capital to Bengaluru. New telecommunication systems were laid, rail connections built, fine government buildings constructed, and the city's famous parks and gardens established. After independence, Bengaluru maintained its position as the Karnataka state capital, and continues to flourish.
For many years, Bengaluru was known throughout India as the most green, liberal and forward-thinking city. In recent years, these attributes have propelled Bengaluru to the forefront of the high-tech industry boom in India, and it currently ranks as India's most developed city and one of the world's fastest growing urban areas.
The name Bangalore appears to come from an Anglicisation of the native name "Bengaluru" - an adaptation of the earlier name in Kannada: Benda Kaalu Uru The Town of Boiled Beans. Apparently this rather humble name was bequeathed to the city by King Vira Ballala. Once while lost in the area, he was offered boiled beans by an old woman, and it was out of gratitude that he named the area after this simple offering.
Climate
Unlike other parts of India which are extremely hot in the summer months, Bengaluru enjoys a relatively mild climate year round.
Summer - February to May peak temperature is during April and May
Monsoon - June to October the heaviest rains are typically between June and August
Winter - November to January with December being the coldest month
Summer temperatures can reach upto 36°C 97°F and early morning temperatures in the winter hovers around 12°C 54°F.
Sobriquets
Garden City of India
Silicon Valley of India
Pensioners' Paradise
IT capital of india
Pub city