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In a brand new episode of Voice of Bengaluru, host Sowjanya talks about Hiriya Kempegowda and how a hunting trip led to the establishment of what we now know as Bengaluru.  Hiriya Kempegowda was born in a small village called Yelahanka, which was located on the outskirts of Bengaluru. He belonged to the Yelahanka Nadu, which was one of the nine major divisions of the Vijayanagara Empire. Kempegowda grew up to be a skilled warrior and administrator, and he was appointed as the governor of Yelahanka by the Vijayanagara Emperor. One day, while Kempegowda was out on a hunting trip, he came across a beautiful site that was surrounded by hills and forests. He was impressed by the natural beauty of the place and decided to build a new city there. He marked the boundaries of the city with four towers, each of which was named after his four wives: Kempambudhi, Halasuru, Guttahalli, and Chikkanayakanahalli. These towers later became the four main gates of the city. Kempegowda established Bengaluru as a trading hub, and it soon became a popular destination for merchants and traders from all over India. He also built several temples, tanks, and forts, and laid the foundation for the development of the city's infrastructure. Subscribe to this podcast and also follow us here. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjsowjanya/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/rjsowjanya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rjsowjanya  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjsowjanya    Credits: Produced by Spooler Producer - Prathiksha Nehru Audio Editor - Dhananjay Show Host - RJ Sowjanya