10 Must-Know Facts About Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore

neha choubey Apr 15, 2024

Vidhan Soudha is a magnificent building that serves as the seat of the Karnataka state legislature

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The Vidhan Soudha was constructed in the Neo-Dravidian style of architecture,

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which is a blend of British, Dravidian, and Indo-Islamic influences

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The foundation stone of the Vidhan Soudha was laid by the then PM Jawaharlal Nehru on the 13th of July, 1951

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The Vidhan Soudha was built with local stones, such as Bangalore Granite, Magadi Pink, and Turuvakere Black

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The Vidhan Soudha was the brainchild of Kengal Hanumanthaiah, the second Chief Minister of Karnataka

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The Vidhan Soudha took four years to complete, from 1952 to 1956, and cost Rs. 1.75 Crores

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Most of the unskilled labourers who worked on the construction of the Vidhan Soudha were convicts,

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who were promised freedom after the completion of the project

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