Etymology
The name "Bangalore" is derived from the Kannada words "Benda" (boiled) and "Kaluru" (gram).
Meaning
Bangalore means "Boiled Beans" or "Town of Boiled Beans".
Origin
According to legend, the King Veera Ballala II of the Hoysala dynasty, while hunting in the 12th century, lost his way in the forest. He came across a poor old woman named Kempamma who offered him boiled beans to eat. Grateful for her kindness, the king named the village "Benda Kaluru", which later became "Bangalore".
Another theory suggests that the name may have originated from the abundance of boiled beans grown in the region. During the reign of Kempe Gowda I, the founder of modern Bangalore, the farmers used to boil large quantities of beans to make a nutritious dish. The town became known for this dish, and its name evolved into "Bangalore".
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