Kempe Gowda I (27 June 1510 – 1569) was a governor under the Vijayanagara Empire in early-modern India. He founded the city of Bengaluru. Places and institutions named after him include:
Educational institutions
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy Kempegowda College of Nursing Kempegowda Residential PU College
Public Infrastructure
Airports
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
Roads
Kempegowda Road, Bengaluru
Bus Stations
Kempegowda Bus Station, Bengaluru
Metro Stations
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station, Purple Line (Namma Metro), Bengaluru
Railway stations
Kempegowda International Airport halt railway station
Residential Areas
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout
Monuments and memorials
Statue of Prosperity Kempegowda Museum
Organisations
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Development Authority
Awards
Kempegowda Award References