Bengaluru

geographical name

Ben·​ga·​lu·​ru ˈbeŋ-gə-ˌlü-rü How to pronounce Bengaluru (audio)
variants or less commonly Bengalooru
city in southern India west of Chennai population 4,292,223

Note: Bengaluru serves as the capital of the state of Karnataka.

formerly known as Bangalore

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“Bengaluru.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bengaluru. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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