There is great controversy about how the capital of Karnataka got its name 'Bengaluru'. It is still today An the unsolved problem for historians. There are many stories in this regard, one of them is as follows-

Once Kempegowda was wandering in a plain area when he felt thirsty and hungry. He went to a hut. Tied the horse to a tree and asked, 'Who is inside?' shouted. After a few moments, an old woman came out. The moment he saw her, Kempegowda felt like he had seen a goddess of real power. He begged, 'Give me something to eat, mother.' Then the old woman said, 'I have nothing but sweet potato and baked beans.' Kempegowda took baked beans from her and satisfied his stomach by eating and drinking water.

The sweet beans (beans and chickpeas) given to him by the old lady were much tastier than the palatial dishes. After Viranna, who was also with him, was pleased to eat the tasty beans, he also fed them to his horses. When they both went near the hut to give thanks, the old woman disappeared. Kempegowda, who stood there for a moment, thought nothing of that old woman. I was convinced that the clan deity was Kempamma. The area was named 'Bendakalur' in memory of the old woman who quenched her hunger and thirst by giving her mother's affection and drinking water. Gradually it became 'Bangalore' as it succumbed to changes in people's mouths. However, linguists say that 'Bendakalur' cannot be Bangalore. Overall, the controversy is alive.

Some historians say that Bangalore was a metropolis in ancient times. As if this city kept business relations with foreign countries! Gold coins of the Roman king were found near present-day so called Yeshwantpur It was said that it was discovered.

Some inscriptions mention that a town named Bengaluru existed long ago. About eight miles away from present-day Bangalore city is a village called Begur (now part of Bangalore city). A Nageshwar temple was built here in the 9th century AD. In the inscription found in front of it, there is the word Bangalore. That means there is a difference of approximately 500 years between Kempegowda's Bendakalur and Begur inscription. According to some historians, 'Gangaru' used to run a military training school here! As if a town was built for the retirees of the convoy of the Gangadores! Later, the area came to be known as 'Bengavallur'. As time rolled on, the same became 'Bangalore'. Some historians argue that Kempegowda named the city he founded after Bengavallur, which was a symbol of bravery, faith, and honesty.

There is an interesting story (or legend) about the founding of the city of Bangalore- Kempegowda, who set out with the army to survey the site for the establishment of a new city, arrived at the southern part of Yalahanka. There was a plain. Kempegowda rioted when he saw the sight of a little rabbit scaring the hound and chasing it. It was decided that this was the real Gandubhoomi, the sacred land suitable for the construction of this new city. Then 'Bangalore' was established there.

Sacrifice in his youth shows the spirit of Bose. Apart from learning yogic experiments, he also engaged in social service. He formed groups of students and started visiting villages and providing help and comfort to those affected by epidemic diseases like plague, cholera, and measles.

There is a tradition of self-sacrifice associated with city-building. A fort with four gates was built for Bangalore. One of these gates in the south kept collapsing again and again no matter how hard it was built! Why is that? Kempegowda and the architects thought and thought. But the problem was not solved. Finally, if an astrologer says to sacrifice a pregnancy, everything will be fine. Kempegowda thought this was impossible poetry. He was a scathing critic of superstition. He had faith in God. He did not like slaughtering innocent. He had stopped the evil custom of sacrificing daughters to Goddess Shakti in his own race. Is it possible to sacrifice a pregnant woman now?

Kempegowda was very upset about the fact that the southern gate was not standing and did not know what to do. Eat, sleep, and sleep. As the days went by he started to look like he was suffering from psychosis. His elder daughter-in-law Mahalakshmi came to know about this. Father-in-law's dignity should be preserved. Deciding that the southern gate should be stopped, she went one morning without anyone knowing and sacrificed herself at the southern gate of the fort.

Kempegowda was very saddened by this mishap. As if the door had not stopped, something else could have been contrived. This human sacrifice was thought to be a great dishonor attached to the Yalahanka dynasty. The gates of the fort did not collapse after Mahalakshmi's self-sacrifice. It stood strong and surprised everyone. All the people of the country sang and praised the sacrifice of Mahalakshmi. Amazingly, instead of being sad, her parents beamed with pride. Only the progressive Kempe Gowda lamented silently.

As time went by, Kempegowda came to accept the fact. Decide that there is no point in being sad anymore, A Mahalakshmi temple was built in Koramangala region as a symbol of daughter-in-law sacrifice. Only then did he finally get some relief. His dream of building a metropolis was realized after overcoming many hurdles and anxieties.

There are ten more stories about the construction of Bangalore city. When the Hoysala hero Ballala went on a hunt, it was as if he got lost in the forest area. There he was restless with hunger and thirst. Then an old woman who lived in a hut there gave her sweetcorns to eat. Satisfied with this, Vira Ballala decided that 'this is a holy land' and built a city. That city is today's Bangalore.

Many historians say that the area has been inhabited for about two thousand years. Others go a step further and claim that it has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Once Kempegowda was traveling to know the condition of the villages of his Yalahanka, the life of the people, the administrative system of the Yalahanka, and the public opinion about the administrative loopholes. Only a king who had a vision and was in favor of development could have made such a decision. Kempegowda too wanted to build a city like Hampi. Tried for it and succeeded. Today, Bangalore has grown to an international level.