Bangalore the Silicon Valley

Tipu Sultan the brave fighter, perhaps, the only Indian ruler, defeated British Army three times in battle. In the fourth battle British ARMY killed him and captures his territory and handed over to Maharaja of Mysore who made Bangalore the Capital of Mysore. Now it is capital of Karnataka, Silicon Valley of India. Located at a height over about 3000 feet above Sea level. Pleasant climate throughout the year.10 th location in the world. The Western Gangs, Cholas and the Hoysalas ruled the present region of Bangalore until 1537 CE, Kempe Gowda--a feudatory ruler under Vijaynagar Empire established a mud fort considered to be the foundation of  modern Bangalore.

       The writer (and his  life partner Aparna, hosting at Bangalore  since March 2014 at the residence of his son Arindam an IBM loriat, Visva Bharati University and EIILM university Scholar ), trying to search out the Magic Lamp hidden in the  sky, air and earth of the Silicon Valley. The following comes out during research. The garden city tuned into a Silicon City not at overnight, but by  constant  progressive thinking, planning-programming  and time bar implementing in all sector related to the development .Vast vacant land ,available  skilled and talented workmanship, resourceful agencies in and aboard, co-ordination with true leadership made possible to achieve the goal.

Bright viable presence of world class educational institutions, their colorful role to develop talents, unbelievable progress of common pupil ,remarkable and exemplary. Success is not a word, a belief to the wards. Efficiency is not a term,  a presentation. Dream is not fantasy, a practical  project. Job is not to secure Lunch and Dinner, a pious religion to carry in life of the Bangalorians. Presence of foreigners from different part of the Globe , glorified and enriched the city.

In fine ,nice people  of the land, in spite of language, life style, food habits, cultural diversity, carrying growth of the Metro police city united.

Thanks

Asim Dey

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

It is located at Bangalore. This structure has been built entirely with Teak Wood and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies .It is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is believed that the Tipu Sultan used to conduct his Durbar (court) from eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. There are four smaller rooms in the corners of 1st floor which were used to known as Zena –na Quarters. There are beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace..The site also holds a painting of grand throne visualized by Tipu Sultan himself. Coated with gold sheets and struck with precious emerald stones. Tipu has vowed never to use it until he completely defeated the English Army. Hence, after the death of Tipu, British administration dismantled the throne and auctioned in parts since it was too expensive for a single person to buy it in entire piece . The rooms in the ground floor have been converted into a small museum showcasing various achievements of Tipu Sultan and his administration. There are newly done portraits of the people and places at that time. There is a replica of Tipu’s Tiger, which is presently at the Victoria and Albert Museum at London .The cloths of Tipu Sultan and his crown are present in silver and gold pedestal. The silver vessels given by a General to Hyder Ali is also displayed.

       The space in front of the palace developed as a Garden and lawn by Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka. The palace is opened to public daily from 10 am, to 6 p.m. (except Sundays).