Bengaluru (also called Bangalore) is the capital of India's
southern Karnataka state. The center of India's high-tech industry, the city is
also known for its parks and nightlife. By Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha is a
Neo-Dravidian legislative building. Former royal residences include
19th-century Bangalore Palace, modeled after England’s Windsor Castle, and Tipu
Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century teak structure.
Area: 709 km²
Metropolitan area: 8,005 km²
Weather: 29 °C, Wind NW at 10 km/h, 51% Humidity
Population: 84.3 lakhs (2011)
Local time: Tuesday, 4:48 pm
District: Bangalore Urban
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