Vidhana Soudha
Vidhana Soudha (lit. 'Legislative House') is a building in Bangalore, India which serves as the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. It is constructed in Neo-Dravidian style and completed in 1956.
| Vidhana Soudha | |
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Vidhana Soudha as seen from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road | |
Location of Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore | |
| General information | |
| Type | Legislative building |
| Architectural style | Neo-Dravidian |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 12.9796°N 77.5906°E |
| Construction started | 1952 |
| Completed | 1956 |
| Cost | ₹14.8 million (US$190,000) |
| Owner | Government of Karnataka |
| Height | 46 m (150 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 + 1 basement |
| Floor area | 51,144 m2 (550,505 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Kengal Hanumanthaiya |
| Main contractor | KPWD |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | Purple at Vidhana Soudha |
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