Robertsonpet was established in 1902 and named after Sir Donald Robertson the British Resident of the Princely state of Mysore.

As the township grew, tradesmen such as bakers, confectioners, jewellers, pawn brokers, barbers, timber merchants, tailors, etc.

[3] Robertsonpet is a melting pot of cultures with people of different communities: Kannada, Anglo Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Marwari, Muslims, etc., living in the township.

[1] Languages of Robertsonpet (2011)[5] Sir Donald Robertson is credited with starting the hydro-electric plant at Shivanasamudra, which supplied electricity to the KGF Mines.

In recognition of his services, His Highness the Maharaja of Mysore Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV renamed New Town as Robertsonpet.