K. R. Market

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KR Market in 2011

K R Market (Krishna Rajendra Market), also known as City Market, is the largest wholesale market dealing with commodities in Bangalore, India. It is named after Krishnarajendra Wodeyar, a former ruler of the princely state of Mysore. The market is located in the Kalasipalya area, adjacent to the Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, on Mysore Road at its junction with Krishnarajendra Road. It is the first locality in the whole of Asia to get electricity. It is also considered to be the largest flower market in Asia.[1]

K R Market was established in 1928.[2] The red and white building of the market has three floors, a basement and an underground parking.[3] The location of the market is said to have been a battlefield in the 18th century.[4]

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  • KR Market

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    KR Market

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    KR Market

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    KR Market

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    Flower Vendors, KR Market

  • Flower woman at City Market, Bangalore in May 2008.jpg

    Flower Vendor, KR Market

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    Fruit Stall, KR Market

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    Fruit Stall, KR Market

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    KR Market Vendors

  • Cow going down stairs at City Market, Bangalore in May 2008.jpg

    Cow inside KR Market

  • Flowers at City Market, Bangalore in May 2008.jpg

    Flower Vendors in KR Market

  • Cow in flower market at City Market, Bangalore in May 2008.jpg

    Cow inside KR Market

  • Flower sellers at City Market, Bangalore in May 2008.jpg

    Flower Vendors in KR Market

See also

References

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