Shivajinagar
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Shivajinagar (Shivajinagara) is a locality in Bangalore. It has a major bus depot and also a commercial centre. Its proximity to M. G. Road (less than one kilometer) and Cantonment Railway Station make it an important transport hub. Also, several government offices are located off Shivajinagar.
Shivajinagar has the famous market Russel Market. This market was started in 1927 to cater the British residents in Cantonment area. It continues to serve the residents of this area to this day. Shivajinagar has one of the highest concentrations of Muslims in the city of Bangalore. Commercial Street, one of Bangalore's top shopping destinations is also located in Shivajinagar. Shivajinagar has the best-deal shops for wooden furnitures.