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Mysore
Palace is
a
historical
palace
and
a
royal
residence
at Mysore in
the Indian Stateof Karnataka.
It
is
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
Hillseastward.
Mysore
is
commonly
described
as
the
'City
of
Palaces',
and
there
are seven
palaces including
this
one;
however,
'Mysore
Palace'
refers
specifically
to
this
one
within
the
Old fort.
The
land
on
which
the
palace
now
stands
was
originally
known
as puragiri (literally,
citadel),
and
is
now
known
as
the
Old
Fort. Yadurayabuilt
the
first
palace
inside
the
Old
Fort
in
the
14th
century,
which
was
demolished
and
constructed
multiple
times.
The
current
structure
was
constructed
between
1897
and
1912,
after
the
Old
Palace
was
burnt
ablaze
Mysore
Palace
is
now
one
of
the
most
famous tourist
attractions
in
India,
after
the Taj
Mahal,
with
more
than
6
million
annual
visitors.[1]
The
last
palace,
now
known
as
the
Old
Palace
or
the
Wooden
Palace,
was
burnt
into
ashes
during
the
1896
Dasara
festivities.
Maharaja Krishnaraja
Wodeyar
IV and
his
mother
Maharani Kempananjammanni
Devi,
commissioned
the
British
architect Henry
Irwin to
build
a
new
palace.[2] Meanwhile,
the
royal
family
stayed
in
the
close
by Jaganmohan
Palace.the
construction
was
overseen
by
B.
P.
Raghavulu
Naidu,
an
executive
engineer
in
the
Mysore
Palace
division.
He
had
conducted
elaborate
architectural
studies
during
his
visits
to Delhi, Madras,
and Calcutta,
and
these
were
used
in
planning
for
the
new
palace.
The
construction
cost
was
placed
at
Rs
41,47,913
(around
$30
million
adjusted
to
inflation)
and
was
completed
in
1912.[3][4]
The
palace
was
further
expanded
in
around
1930
(including
the
addition
of
the
present
Public
Durbar
Hall
wing)
during
the
reign
of
Maharaja Jayachamarajendra
Wadiyar.
Although
the
construction
was
completed
in
1912,
the
fort
continued
to
be
beautified
and
its
inhabitants
were
slowly
moved
to
the
newer
extensions
built
off
the
palace.
The
architectural
style
of
domes
of
the
palace
is
commonly
described
as Indo-Saracenic,
with
blends
of
the Hindu, Mughal, Rajput,
and Gothic styles.
It
is
a
three-story
stone
structure
with
marble
domes,
and
has
a
145-foot
five-story
tower.
The
palace
is
surrounded
by
a
large
garden.
The
entrance
gate
and
arch
hold
the
emblem
and
coat
of
arms
of
the
kingdom
of
Mysore,
around
which
is
written
the
kingdom's
motto
in
Sanskrit:
"न
बिभॆति
कदाचन"
(never
terrified).
The
main
complex
is
245
Ft
in
length
and
156
Ft
in
width.
There
are
fire
extinguishing
machines
located
in
all
parts
of
the
palace
in
order
to
prevent
any
fires.[5] The
palace
has
three
entrances:
the
East
Gate
(the
front
gate,
opened
only
during
the Dasara and
for
dignitaries),
the
South
Entrance
(for
public),
and
the
West
Entrance
(usually
opened
only
during
the Dasara).
The
three-story
stone
building
of
fine
grey
granite
with
deep
pink
marble
domes
has
a
facade
with
several
expansive
arches
and
two
smaller
ones
flanking
the
central
arch,
which
is
supported
by
tall
pillars.
Above
the
central
arch
is
a
sculpture
of Gajalakshmi,
the
Goddess
of
wealth,
prosperity,
fortune,
and
abundance
with
her
elephants.
There
are
three
major
exclusive
temple
buildings
within
the
Old
Fort,
and
about
18
inside
the
palace
heart
building.
The
palace
was
built
adjacent
to
the
even
older Parakala
Mutt headquarters,
whose
leaders
have
remained
the rajagurus(royal
teacher
and
guide)
of
Mysore
kings.
The
kings
of
Mysore
were
devotees
of
Goddess
Chamundi,
hence
the
palace's
facing
the
Chamundi
Hills.[6]
The
palace
houses
two durbar
halls(ceremonial
meeting
halls
of
the
royal
court)
and
incorporates
an
array
of
courtyards,
gardens,
and
buildings.
Really
a
worth
watching
place.
One
can
image
the
times
of
King.