Mysore/Mysuru, July 26 -- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda gave emphasis for construction of lakes around Bengaluru during his rule and as a result, around 3,000 lakes were built. However, today only 200 to 300 lakes are remaining in and around Bengaluru, rued High Court Judge Justice S.G. Pandit here yesterday.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 516th Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations organised by Mysore Bar Association at the Law Courts Complex in city.

"Kempegowda, the Founder of Bengaluru, who was born in Yelahanka, initially ruled his area surrounding his native. Later, joining hands with Achyutaraya of Vijayanagara Kingdom, he gave emphasis for construction of Bengaluru during which thousands of lakes were built along with canals to help i...