What are the achievements of Hiriya Kempegowda?

1.	What are the achievements of Hiriya Kempegowda?
Answer» Hiriya Kempegowda founded Bengaluru city in 1537, built a fort and started ruling from it. He built Basava temple of Basavanagudi, Someshwara temple of Halsuru and extended Gavigangadareshwara Temple. He built several tanks like Dharmambudhi tank, Halasur tank and Sampangi tank. He was a devotee of Gangadhareshwara of Shivagange and built several choultries and agraharas. He also earned the tile ‘Prajavatsala’ in recognition of his pious administration.

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