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Looking past Bengaluru's concrete: A terrain that lives in its names

We often forget that Bengaluru sits 900 metres above sea level, perched on the Deccan Plateau. It isn’t a flat tabletop; it is a terrain of ridges and valleys. Cyclists know this instinctively, and the old names of the city confirm it
Last Updated : 11 February 2026, 19:22 IST
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The sluice gate of Kempambudhi Kere.

The sluice gate of Kempambudhi Kere.

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A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Chikkabettahalli’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Chikkabettahalli’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Hesarughatta’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Hesarughatta’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Mallapura’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Mallapura’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Srinivagilu’ found in an inscription.

A digital image highlighting the name of ‘Srinivagilu’ found in an inscription.

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Published 11 February 2026, 19:22 IST

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