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Mysore Palace

The Palace of Mysore, a historical palace in city of Mysore in Karnataka, is the residence of the Wodeyars — the Maharajas of Mysore, who ruled the state from 1399 to 1950.

Also known as the Amba Vilas Palace has a mesmerizing and gigantic array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings.

One of the most famous tourist attractions in India, The Palace of Mysore was built by Her Royal Majesty Maharani Vani Vilas Sannidhna, and her son, the Maharaja of Mysore His Highness Rajarshi Sri Sir Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.

While its construction began in 1897, it was completed during the reign of His Highness Maharaja Sri Sir Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar, the last Maharaja of Mysore Kingdom, in 1912.

The architecture was drafted by the British architect Lord Henry Irwin.

The Maharajas of Mysore were devotees of Goddess Chamundi, which is why the place faces Chamundi Hills.

 

 

 

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