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Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence. It is located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore. The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward.
Karnataka High Court c. 1881 Bangalore The High Court is known as Attara Kacheri (lit, "Eighteen offices") was originally built in 1868 and later expanded. [52] Mayo Hall Late 19th century Bangalore Built in memory of the 4th Viceroy of India, Lord Mayo. [53] Mysore Palace: c. 1897 Mysore
Mysore is one of the most prominent tourist areas of India, known as the Palace City of India. [1] [2] [3] The Mysore Palace in the city is the most visited place in India, above Red Fort, Qutb Minar, and even the Taj Mahal as of 2006. The New York Times recently listed Mysore as one of the 31 must-see places on Earth for two consecutive years. [4]
Bangalore palace. Lal Bagh is a botanical garden, commissioned by the Hyder Ali in 1760. The 240-acre (0.97 km 2) park is home to over 1000 species of flora and a Glass House. The park is known for its annual flower show. The garden surrounds one of the towers erected by the founder of Bangalore, Kempe Gowda I. The Lal Bagh Rock, dates back to ...
Address District Coordinates Image N-KA-B1 Old Dungeon Fort & Gates Bangalore: Bangalore Old Dungeon Fort & Gates: N-KA-B2 Tipu Sultan's Palace: Bangalore: Bangalore Tipu Sultan's Palace More images: N-KA-B3 Pre-Historic Site Chikajal: Bangalore Pre-Historic Site: N-KA-B4 Fort Devanahalli: Bangalore Fort: N-KA-B5 Tipu Sultan's Birth Palace ...
Mysore Palace: Palace: temporary tenant: Government of Karnataka; owners: the royal family 1916 Chittaranjan Palace: Currently, The Green Hotel, an eco-friendly hotel 1918 Cheluvamba Vilas Palace: Currently, Cheluvamba Vilas Mansion; used by CFTRI 1921 Lalithamahal Palace: Currently, The Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, a three-star hotel 1924
Bengaluru Palace is a 19th century royal palace located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, built in an area that was owned by the Rev. John Garrett, the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore. The palace was commissioned for the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, and currently belongs to the current head of the Wadiyar ...
The main attraction of the ten-day Mysore Dasara festival is the Mysore Palace which is lighted daily with nearly 100,000 light bulbs from 7 pm to 10 pm on all days of the festival. [18] Various cultural and religious programs highlighting the dance, music and culture of the State of Karnataka are performed in front of the illuminated Palace.