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The Anglo-Mysore Wars took place in the late 18th century when the British first arrived in Bengaluru. Bengaluru was taken over by the British and incorporated into the British Indian Empire during the fall of Tipu Sultan, the king of Mysore, in 1799. The city became divided into two sections: the "Civil and Military Station," which came under direct British rule, and the "Pettah," or original city, which continued to be governed by the Mysore Kingdom.

Bengaluru was considered an important military station by the British due to its favorable location and moderate climate. They built military cantonments, roads, and railroads, among other infrastructure projects that supported Bengaluru's development as a significant hub. The introduction of Western education, healthcare, and administration was facilitated by British colonial control, which further shaped the growth of the city into what it is today.

They named civil and military taluks and districts as per the division of work and job roles and some of them are : 

• Richmond Town: The British peerage title "Duke of Richmond" inspired the name of the town. The development of the region was intended to house British officers and their families. Wide roads, big homes, and an abundance of greenery characterized the well-planned neighborhood, which was inspired by British architectural style.

Source: Jana urban space.

• Cox Town: Alexander Ranken Cox, who was previously president of the Bangalore Civil and Military Station, has been honored with the name Cox Town. Similarly to Frazer Town, this suburb was established to house Bengaluru's expanding European population. The small town was well-known for its tidy streets and houses built in the European style. which we can see even now.

Source: Namaste Bengaluru

• Fraser Town: Dedicated in 1910 to British government servant Stuart Mitford Fraser, Fraser Town keeps his name. Anglo-Indians and Europeans were the main populations to be settled in this area. The district bearing Fraser's name rose to prominence as a British and other European residential area. Fraser was well known for his contributions to Bengaluru's administration.

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• Brigade Road: The military brigades that were posted there are recognized with the name Brigade Road. The route linked major military bases, including the Bangalore Cantonment, a major British military post. This road's development and importance were influenced by the military's presence.

Source: TOI

Cubbon Park: Cubbon Park, named for Sir Mark Cubbon, the British Commissioner of Mysore, was created as a public park to give British citizens a place to relax. It remains one of the city’s most important green spaces and was constructed to honor him which was initially planned by him. To gift his wife because she was missing her hometown

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