Devanahalli
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Devanahalli previously called Devanadoddi, Devanapura, and Yusufabad) is a city in the state of Karnataka
in India
. The city is located 30 kilometres (18.6 mi) outside the city limits of Bangalore
. Devanahalli is the site of the newly constructed Bengaluru International Airport, the second largest in India. A multi-billion Dollar Devanahalli Business Park with two IT Parks are upcoming on nearly 400 acres (1.6 km²) adjoining the airport. An Aerospace park, Science park, and 1000 Crore Financial City are also upcoming. A new Satellite ring road will connect the city with Doddaballapur. Devanahalli is situated near the upcoming $22 Billion, 12000 acres (48.6 km²) BIAL IT Investment Region, the largest IT region in India. Total infrastructure development in the area is estimated to be well over US $30 Billion over the next two years. With significant commercial and residential development in the area, real estate is in high demand in the region.
The famous ruler Tipu Sultan
was born in Devanahalli in 1750 AD. A signboard and a stone tablet surrounded by field
s proclaim the birthplace of Tipu.
Also present is the Devanahalli Fort
, built in 1501 by Dyavegowda (before Tipu's time), which remained in the hands of his descendants until the mid seventeenth century. In 1749, the then Dalwai of Mysore - Nanjarajaiah, attacked the fort and occupied
it. Later, the fort passed into the hands of Hyder Ali
and subsequently Tipu Sultan. In 1791, Lord Cornwallis laid siege
to the fort and took possession during the Mysore War
.
The palace once owned by Tipu and Hyder Ali can be seen to this day. The Dewan Purnaiah, a high ranking
official during the time of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, also had a haveli here.
When Tipu came to power, as a case of promoting Urdu based names over the local language, he renamed the settlement "Yusufabad". However this was unpopular and later revoked.
, Devanhalli had a population of 23,190. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Devanhalli has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 58%. In Devanhalli, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
traffic recently due to the impetus provided by the Bangalore International Airport.
The Venugopalaswamy Temple is one of the older temples to be found within the strong walls of Devanahalli fort. The sculpture in this temple may be compared with that of Belur
and Halebidu
. The courtyard is spacious; the walls of the temple depict various scenes from Ramayana
, and the pillars have beautiful statues carved on them. Other temples are dedicated to Ranganatha
and Chandramouleshwara.
The new Bengaluru International Airport, which opened on 23 May 2008, is located approximately 5 km south of the town of Devanahalli. The terminal was designed to serve up to 12 million passengers per year. From Bangalore one passes the bustling ITC road and takes a right on newly constructed Trumpet Flyover Exchange to reach the airport complex.
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The city is located 30 kilometres (18.6 mi) outside the city limits of Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
. Devanahalli is the site of the newly constructed Bengaluru International Airport, the second largest in India. A multi-billion Dollar Devanahalli Business Park with two IT Parks are upcoming on nearly 400 acres (1.6 km²) adjoining the airport. An Aerospace park, Science park, and 1000 Crore Financial City are also upcoming. A new Satellite ring road will connect the city with Doddaballapur. Devanahalli is situated near the upcoming $22 Billion, 12000 acres (48.6 km²) BIAL IT Investment Region, the largest IT region in India. Total infrastructure development in the area is estimated to be well over US $30 Billion over the next two years. With significant commercial and residential development in the area, real estate is in high demand in the region.
History
Tipu Sultan
Tipu Sultan , also known as the Tiger of Mysore, was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He was the son of Hyder Ali, at that time an officer in the Mysorean army, and his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-Nissa...
was born in Devanahalli in 1750 AD. A signboard and a stone tablet surrounded by field
Field (agriculture)
In agriculture, the word field refers generally to an area of land enclosed or otherwise and used for agricultural purposes such as:* Cultivating crops* Usage as a paddock or, generally, an enclosure of livestock...
s proclaim the birthplace of Tipu.
Devanahalli Fort
Devanahalli Fort is located north of Bangalore city, at Devanahalli in the State of Karnataka, India.It was originally built in 1501 by Mallabairegowda, which remained in the hands of his descendants until the mid–eighteenth century...
, built in 1501 by Dyavegowda (before Tipu's time), which remained in the hands of his descendants until the mid seventeenth century. In 1749, the then Dalwai of Mysore - Nanjarajaiah, attacked the fort and occupied
Military occupation
Military occupation occurs when the control and authority over a territory passes to a hostile army. The territory then becomes occupied territory.-Military occupation and the laws of war:...
it. Later, the fort passed into the hands of Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. Born Hyder Naik, he distinguished himself militarily, eventually drawing the attention of Mysore's rulers...
and subsequently Tipu Sultan. In 1791, Lord Cornwallis laid siege
Siege
A siege is a military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by attrition or assault. The term derives from sedere, Latin for "to sit". Generally speaking, siege warfare is a form of constant, low intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static...
to the fort and took possession during the Mysore War
Anglo-Mysore Wars
The Anglo-Mysore Wars were a series of wars fought in India over the last three decades of the 18th century between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company, represented chiefly by the Madras Presidency...
.
The palace once owned by Tipu and Hyder Ali can be seen to this day. The Dewan Purnaiah, a high ranking
Ranking
A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', 'ranked lower than' or 'ranked equal to' the second....
official during the time of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, also had a haveli here.
When Tipu came to power, as a case of promoting Urdu based names over the local language, he renamed the settlement "Yusufabad". However this was unpopular and later revoked.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Devanhalli had a population of 23,190. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Devanhalli has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73% and, female literacy is 58%. In Devanhalli, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourism
Devanahalli is just an hour's drive from Bangalore, there has been a growth of touristTourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
traffic recently due to the impetus provided by the Bangalore International Airport.
The Venugopalaswamy Temple is one of the older temples to be found within the strong walls of Devanahalli fort. The sculpture in this temple may be compared with that of Belur
Belur
Belur may refer to any of the following:* Belur, Karnataka, town in Karnataka, India* Belur, West Bengal, India, a locality on the west bank of the Hooghly River* Belur Math, the religious abbey located in Belur, West Bengal, India...
and Halebidu
Halebidu
Halebidu is located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to one of the best examples of Hoysala architecture in the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. Halebidu literally means ruined city...
. The courtyard is spacious; the walls of the temple depict various scenes from Ramayana
Ramayana
The Ramayana is an ancient Sanskrit epic. It is ascribed to the Hindu sage Valmiki and forms an important part of the Hindu canon , considered to be itihāsa. The Ramayana is one of the two great epics of India and Nepal, the other being the Mahabharata...
, and the pillars have beautiful statues carved on them. Other temples are dedicated to Ranganatha
Ranganatha
Ranganātha , also known as Sri Ranganatha, Ranganathar, or Ranga, is a Hindu deity, more well known in South India. The deity is a resting form of Lord Vishnu, one of the foremost of Hindu Gods. His consort is Goddess Lakshmi, also known as Ranganayaki, Thayar...
and Chandramouleshwara.
Bengaluru International Airport