Chatrapati Shivajinagara | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Night view of Commercial street, adjoining area of Shivijainagara | |
| Nickname: Tasker Town | |
  Chatrapati Shivajinagara | |
| Coordinates: 12°59′N 77°36′E / 12.99°N 77.60°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| City | Bangalore |
| Government | |
| • Body | BBMP |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 560051 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Bangalore Central |
Shivajinagara, previously known as Blackpally and Tasker Town, is a locality in Bangalore, India located in the Central Business District. It was named after the 17th century Maratha Emperor Shivaji, since he spent his childhood days there.[1][2]
- ^ Raghuram, M. (23 April 2012). "'Bangalore inspired a young Chhatrapati Shivaji'". DNA India. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
- ^ "I Change My City". www.ichangemycity.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.