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'''Devanahalli''', also called "Devandahalli", "Dyaavandalli", '''Devanadoddi''', and '''Devanapura''', is a town and [[Town Municipal Council]] in [[Bangalore Rural district]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]].<ref name="bangalorerural.kar.nic.in">{{Cite web |url=http://bangalorerural.kar.nic.in/english/devenahalli.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619002146/http://bangalorerural.kar.nic.in/english/devenahalli.asp |archive-date=19 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The town is located {{Convert|40|km|mi}} to the north-east of [[Bangalore]]. Devanahalli is the site of [[Kempegowda International Airport]]. A multibillion-dollar Devanahalli Business Park with two IT Parks are coming up on nearly {{convert|400|acre|km2}} adjoining the airport. An Aerospace Park, Science Park and a {{INRConvert|10|b}} Financial City are also coming up.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.igovernment.in/site/karnataka-approves-rs-943bn-investment-projects-37249 |title=Karnataka approves Rs 943bn investment projects |publisher=iGovernment.in |date=2010-03-30 |access-date=2013-08-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228205929/http://www.igovernment.in/site/karnataka-approves-rs-943bn-investment-projects-37249 |archive-date=2012-02-28 }}</ref> A new satellite ring road will connect the city with Doddaballapur. Devanahalli is situated near the upcoming {{INRConvert|1500|b}}, {{convert|12000|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[BIAL IT Investment Region]], to be the largest IT region in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/29/stories/2010012953620400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201235839/http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/29/stories/2010012953620400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-02-01 |title=Karnataka / Bangalore News : State Cabinet approves IT park near Devanahalli airport |date=2010-01-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2013-08-18}}</ref> | '''Devanahalli''', also called "Devandahalli", "Dyaavandalli", '''Devanadoddi''', and '''Devanapura''', is a town and [[Town Municipal Council]] in [[Bangalore Rural district]] in the state of [[Karnataka]] in [[India]].<ref name="bangalorerural.kar.nic.in">{{Cite web |url=http://bangalorerural.kar.nic.in/english/devenahalli.asp |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619002146/http://bangalorerural.kar.nic.in/english/devenahalli.asp |archive-date=19 June 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The town is located {{Convert|40|km|mi}} to the north-east of [[Bangalore]]. Devanahalli is the site of [[Kempegowda International Airport]]. A multibillion-dollar Devanahalli Business Park with two IT Parks are coming up on nearly {{convert|400|acre|km2}} adjoining the airport. An Aerospace Park, Science Park and a {{INRConvert|10|b}} Financial City are also coming up.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.igovernment.in/site/karnataka-approves-rs-943bn-investment-projects-37249 |title=Karnataka approves Rs 943bn investment projects |publisher=iGovernment.in |date=2010-03-30 |access-date=2013-08-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228205929/http://www.igovernment.in/site/karnataka-approves-rs-943bn-investment-projects-37249 |archive-date=2012-02-28 }}</ref> A new satellite ring road will connect the city with Doddaballapur. Devanahalli is situated near the upcoming {{INRConvert|1500|b}}, {{convert|12000|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[BIAL IT Investment Region]], to be the largest IT region in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/29/stories/2010012953620400.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100201235839/http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/29/stories/2010012953620400.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-02-01 |title=Karnataka / Bangalore News : State Cabinet approves IT park near Devanahalli airport |date=2010-01-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2013-08-18}}</ref> | ||
Total infrastructure development in the area is estimated to be well over {{INRConvert|20450|b}} | Total infrastructure development in the area is estimated to be well over {{INRConvert|20450|b}} over the next two years. With significant commercial and residential development in the area, real estate is in high demand in the region.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/39488/devanahalli-aerospace-park-amp-sez.html |title=Devanahalli aerospace park & SEZ gathering steam |publisher=Deccanherald.com |access-date=2013-08-18}}</ref> Devanahalli was the birthplace of [[Tipu Sultan]], popularly known as the "Tiger of Mysore".<ref name="Hasan">{{cite book |last=Hasan |first=Mohibbul |title=History of Tipu Sultan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hkbJ6xA1_jEC |access-date=19 January 2013 |year=2005 |publisher=Aakar Books |isbn=81-87879-57-2 |page=6 }}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Devanahalli was part of [[Western Ganga dynasty|Gangawadi]] and later came under the rule of [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashatrakutas]], [[Nolamba dynasty|Nolambas]], [[Pallava dynasty|Pallavas]], [[Chola dynasty|Cholas]], [[Hoysala Empire|Hoysalas]] and the [[Vijayanagara]] rulers. | Devanahalli was part of [[Western Ganga dynasty|Gangawadi]] and later came under the rule of [[Rashtrakuta dynasty|Rashatrakutas]], [[Nolamba dynasty|Nolambas]], [[Pallava dynasty|Pallavas]], [[Chola dynasty|Cholas]], [[Hoysala Empire|Hoysalas]] and the [[Vijayanagara]] rulers. | ||
[[File:Fort Entrance- as seen from NH7.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Devanahalli Fort]]]] | [[File:Fort Entrance- as seen from NH7.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Devanahalli Fort]]]] | ||
The recent history of Devanahalli dates back to the 15th century, when a family of refugees fleeing from [[Conjeevaram]] (modern day Kanchi), camped near the foot of Ramaswami betta, east of Nandi Hills. Their leader Rana Baire Gowda was apparently directed in a dream to set up a settlement in this region. He and his Morasu Wokkalu family settled in a small village, Ahuti, which was later known as Avati.<ref name="Hasan"/> His son Malla Baire Gowda founded Devanahalli, Chikka-ballapura and Dodda-ballapura. Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore city is also from Morasu Wokkalu family.[5] During the time of Vijayanagra rule, Malla Baire constructed the initial mud fort in 1501 AD with the consent of Devaraya at Devanadoddi, the previous name of Devanahalli. | The recent history of Devanahalli dates back to the 15th century, when a family of refugees fleeing from [[Conjeevaram]] (modern day Kanchi), camped near the foot of Ramaswami betta, east of Nandi Hills. Their leader Rana Baire Gowda was apparently directed in a dream to set up a settlement in this region. He and his Morasu Wokkalu family settled in a small village, Ahuti, which was later known as Avati.<ref name="Hasan"/> His son Malla Baire Gowda founded Devanahalli, Chikka-ballapura and Dodda-ballapura. Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore city is also from Morasu Wokkalu family.[5] During the time of Vijayanagra rule, Malla Baire constructed the initial mud fort in 1501 AD with the consent of Devaraya at Devanadoddi, the previous name of Devanahalli. | ||
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The fort finally fell into the British, under Lord Cornwallis in 1791, during the Mysore War. | The fort finally fell into the British, under Lord Cornwallis in 1791, during the Mysore War. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Devanahalli had a population of 23,190. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Devanahalli had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 73% and female literacy was 58%. In Devanahalli, 12% of the population was under 6 years of age. | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Devanahalli had a population of 23,190. Males constituted 52% of the population and females 48%. Devanahalli had an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 73% and female literacy was 58%. In Devanahalli, 12% of the population was under 6 years of age. | ||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
Devanahalli is just an hour's drive from Bangalore. There has been a growth of [[Tourism|tourist]] traffic recently due to the impetus provided by the Bangalore International Airport. | Devanahalli is just an hour's drive from Bangalore. There has been a growth of [[Tourism|tourist]] traffic recently due to the impetus provided by the Bangalore International Airport. | ||
[[File: Venugopalaswamy temple in the Devanahalli fort.JPG|thumb|left|[[Venugopalaswamy Temple, Devanahalli|Venugopalaswamy (Vishnu) temple]] in Devanahalli fort belongs to post-[[Vijayanagara empire]] period]] | [[File: Venugopalaswamy temple in the Devanahalli fort.JPG|thumb|left|[[Venugopalaswamy Temple, Devanahalli|Venugopalaswamy (Vishnu) temple]] in Devanahalli fort belongs to post-[[Vijayanagara empire]] period]] | ||
Devanahalli fort, spread over an area of 20 acres that includes twelve bastions is a magnificent reminder of the power that the ruling dynasties held since the 15th century.<ref name="bangaloretourism.org">http://www.bangaloretourism.org/Fort-Devanahalli-Fort.php</ref> | Devanahalli fort, spread over an area of 20 acres that includes twelve bastions is a magnificent reminder of the power that the ruling dynasties held since the 15th century.<ref name="bangaloretourism.org">http://www.bangaloretourism.org/Fort-Devanahalli-Fort.php</ref> | ||
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Within the fort, there is the house in which Haider Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]] called home, where Tipu was born. There is a memorial now at the birthplace of Tipu Sultan little outside the fort.<ref>http://www.karnataka.com/bangalore/devanahalli-fort/</ref> It is about six feet tall with a pillared enclosure and square top and bears a stone tablet. It has an enclosure. The area called Khas Bagh, now contains many tamarind trees, a few mango trees, and a small dried pond. It was once an enchanting spot, being Tipu's private park. | Within the fort, there is the house in which Haider Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]] called home, where Tipu was born. There is a memorial now at the birthplace of Tipu Sultan little outside the fort.<ref>http://www.karnataka.com/bangalore/devanahalli-fort/</ref> It is about six feet tall with a pillared enclosure and square top and bears a stone tablet. It has an enclosure. The area called Khas Bagh, now contains many tamarind trees, a few mango trees, and a small dried pond. It was once an enchanting spot, being Tipu's private park. | ||
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File:Pillar in Someshwara Temple, Gangavaram.jpg|Details of Pillars of the Someshwara Temple, Gangavaram, Chowdappanahalli, Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural District<ref name=RiceIX>{{cite book|last1=Rice|first1=Benjamin Lewis|title=Epigraphia Carnatica: Volume IX: Inscriptions in the Bangalore District|date=1894|publisher=Mysore Department of Archaeology|location=Mysore State, British India|url=https://archive.org/details/epigraphiacarnat09myso|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> | File:Pillar in Someshwara Temple, Gangavaram.jpg|Details of Pillars of the Someshwara Temple, Gangavaram, Chowdappanahalli, Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural District<ref name=RiceIX>{{cite book|last1=Rice|first1=Benjamin Lewis|title=Epigraphia Carnatica: Volume IX: Inscriptions in the Bangalore District|date=1894|publisher=Mysore Department of Archaeology|location=Mysore State, British India|url=https://archive.org/details/epigraphiacarnat09myso|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> | ||
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==Kempegowda International Airport== | ==Kempegowda International Airport== | ||
[[Kempegowda International Airport]], which opened on 24 May 2008, is approximately {{convert|5|km}} south of Devanahalli. | [[Kempegowda International Airport]], which opened on 24 May 2008, is approximately {{convert|5|km}} south of Devanahalli. The terminal was designed to serve up to 12 million passengers per year, but has been expanded to cater to 15 million passengers. It can be reached from Devanahalli by heading south on [[National Highway 44 (India)|NH 44]] and taking the left exit on the [[trumpet interchange]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Bangalore Rural district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Bangalore Rural district]] | ||