Bangalore Bangalore / b æ ŋ ɡ ə ˈ l ɔː r / , officially known as Bengaluru [11] ( [ˈbeŋɡəɭuːɾu] ( listen ) ), is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka . It has a population of about 10 million and a metropolitan population of about 8.52 million , making it the third most populous city and fifth most populous urban agglomeration in India. [12] Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau , at a height of over 900 m (3,000 ft) above sea level, Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its elevation is the highest among the major cities of India. [13] The city's history dates back to around 890 AD, in a stone inscription found at the Nageshwara Temple in Begur, Bangalore . The Begur inscription is written in Halegannada (ancient Kannada), mentions 'Bengaluru Kalaga' (battle of Ben...
