Ben·ga·lu·ru 
(bĕng′gə-lə-r) or Formerly Ban·ga·lore (băng′gə-lôr)
(bĕng′gə-lə-r) or Formerly Ban·ga·lore (băng′gə-lôr) The capital of Karnataka, India, in the southern part of the state west of Chennai. Founded in 1537, it is a major technological and industrial center.