Contribution of British Governor-Generals to the Development of Archives and Architecture in Bangalore

Abstract

This research paper explores the major contributions of British Governor-Generals in the development of archives and architecture in Bangalore during the colonial period. It traces the administrative and infrastructural initiatives taken by colonial authorities to systematize record-keeping, establish archival institutions, and design public buildings that reflected European architectural influences blended with Indian traditions. The study is based on historical sources, archival records, and secondary literature. It concludes that while British administrative reforms brought modernization and urban development, they also reinforced social hierarchies and left a complex legacy.