Kempe Gowda I
Kempe Gowda I (17 June 1510 — 1569) locally venerated as Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, or commonly known as Kempe Gowda, was a governor under the Vijayanagara Empire in early-modern India. He is famous for the development of Bangalore Town in the 16th century. Kempegowda erected many Kannada inscriptions across the region. He also authored Ganga-gauri-vilasa (transl. The play of Ganga and Gauri), a yakshagana (verse-play) in Telugu. He is commemorated with various statues and memorials and many places are named after him in Bangalore.
Kempe Gowda I | |
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Governor of Yalahanka Nadu (a principality under Vijayanagara Empire) | |
| Born | Hiriya Kempegowda 27 June 1510 |
| Died | 1569 (aged 58–59) |
| Resting place | Kempapura, Magadi, Ramanagara District 13.0146°N 77.08149°E |
| Other names | Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, Kempe Gowda |
| Known for | Fortifier of Bengaluru |
| Predecessor | Kempananje Gowda |
| Successor | Gidde Gowda |
| Children | Gidde Gowda |
| Parent(s) | Kempananje Gowda, Lingamma |
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