In 1805, the Vellore Mutiny took place, during which Fateh Hyder, the elder son of Tipu Sultan, launched a rebellion against the British with an army of approximately 200 men.

At the time, the British were constructing South India’s largest Civil and Military Cantonment in Bengaluru, and the land for this project had been granted by Maharani Lakshmi Ammani, the grandmother of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar.

To ensure smooth connectivity between Fort St. George in Madras and the Bengaluru Cantonment, the British sought permission from the young Maharaja Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar—who was merely ten years old at the time.

The area, abundant with fruit-bearing trees, serene lakes, and Bengaluru’s favorable climate, provided a stark contrast to the scorching heat of Madras.

Over time, the British found it more comfortable to remain in Krishnarajapura, leading to its transformation into a ‘Mini Madras’—a colonial hub featuring godowns, administrative offices, and other establishments reminiscent of Fort St. George.

The area hosted armories, food godowns, grain storage facilities, and water reservoirs, all of which played a crucial role in sustaining British military operations.

However, following the arrival of the British in 1800 and their settlement here, the area was renamed Krishnarajapura in honor of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, marking its modern historical identity.

The foundation and development of Krishnarajapura owe much to the foresight of Maharani Lakshmi Ammani and Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, whose decisions shaped its strategic importance in Bengaluru’s history.

This 13.71 km extension of the Purple Line was built to ease traffic congestion on Old Madras Road (NH 75) and provide seamless connectivity to IT hubs like Whitefield, Mahadevapura, and Kadugodi.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) executed the project, which has become a major relief for daily commuters by reducing travel time and dependence on road transport.

It is strategically positioned near Old Madras Road (NH 75) and serves as a major transit point for passengers traveling to and from Whitefield, Hoodi, Marathahalli, and other eastern parts of Bengaluru.

Krishnarajapura railway station is well connected to major cities such as Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Coimbatore, with several express and superfast trains halting here.

Krishnarajapura is strategically located in the eastern part of Bengaluru, serving as a major transit hub that connects key areas of the city.

It is well-linked through multiple entry and exit points, making it an essential junction for commuters traveling between Bengaluru’s central, northern, and eastern regions.