How Bangalore Got Its Name

Forget the folklore about boiled beans. This episode dives into the historical quest to uncover the true origin of Bangalore's name. We'll explore a fascinating inscription stone that rewrote the story, debunking the charming legend of King Veera Ballala. Join host Ramjee Chandran as he examines various theories, from "city of bodyguards" to "city built on a clearing," and explores the challenges of finding concrete evidence. Learn why coins from nearby areas offer clues and how the absence of definitive proof keeps the mystery alive. Will we ever know for sure where Bangalore's name came from? Tune in to find out! Featuring guests, Bangalore inscription hunter PL Udaya Kumar of the Mythic Society and noted historian Dr SK Aruni. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Prestige Group, that makes this podcast possible. Follow The History Of Bangalore on social, here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyofbangalore/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryOfBangalore Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryOfBLR YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HistoryOfBangalore?si=mnH3BsYfI4BUU234 You can follow Ramjee Chandran on Instagram and Twitter: @ramjeechandran The theme music for the show was composed by German-Indian Koln based percussionist, Ramesh Shotham. RESEARCH AND SOURCES: All our episodes are based on published research and archive records. To know about sources for any specific information, we encourage you to correspond with Ramjee Chandra at [e-mail]. We do our best to reply expeditiously to every mail we receive.