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“Bengaluru International Airport Area Division” launched on July 23, 2010 is a pioneering effort in the history of Indian Civil Defence, where first time a Civil Aviation Airport in the country took leadership in formation, management and running an exclusive Civil Defence Division. In addition, Division No 22, which covers three police station limits such as Devanahalli, Chikajala & International Airport Area is also the 1st Civil Defence Division under the complete management and control of a corporate establishment in India.
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Division No 22 is significant both geographically and operationally. Devanahalli previously known in different names like Devanadoddi, Devanapura, and Yusufabad falls under Bangalore Rural District in the State of Karnataka, India. Devanahalli, located approximate 30 km off the city, is one of the most happening area of the Silicon Valley post inauguration of Bengaluru International Airport-the first Greenfield airport in the country. With significant commercial and residential development in the area, Devanahalli intends to be the best part of the City in another 5 years.
The remote part of the Bangalore City where legendary ruler, Tipu Sultan was born in 1750 AD also takes pride in having Devanahalli Fort, built in 1501 by Mallabairegowda (before Tipu's time), which remained in the hands of his descendants until the mid 17thcentury. In 1749, the then Dalwai of Mysore - Nanjarajaiah, attacked the fort and occupied it. Later, the fort passed into the hands of Hyder Ali and subsequently Tipu Sultan. In 1791, Lord Cornwallis laid siege to the fort and took possession during the Mysore War.The house once owned by Tipu and Hyder Ali can be seen to this day. DewanPurnaiah, a high ranking official during the time of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, also had a house here.When Tipu came to power, he renamed the settlement "Yusufabad", which did not prove to be popular was further transformed as Devanahalli.
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