Palaces Travel South India Monuments - Just as the North India, South India also boasts of several exquisite palaces.
The palaces of South India are as grand in architecture, as lavish in ornamentation and as graceful to look at as the palaces of North India.
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The only difference between the palaces of North India and the South India is that the palaces of South India are of the later period.
The kings of the local kingdoms or the British patronized most of the palaces of South India.
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The Palaces Reservation South India are in a well-preserved state and are treat for the eyes to explore.
Some of the important palaces of South India are:
Bangalore Palace, Bangalore - Monuments in South India:
Kempe Gowda built the Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan expanded it while a Wodeyar king built the Bangalore Palace in 1887 AD. The palace was built as a summer retreat and is built largely of wood. The carvings and paintings of the palace have earned acclamation by the visitors Indian Palaces. The Windsor Castle is the major source of inspiration for the Bangalore Palace and was built in Tudor style with Gothic windows. The ramparts, turrets and foiled windows are similar to that of the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatnam.
Palace of Tipu Sultan, Mysore - Palaces Reservation South India Monuments
Started by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan, the Palace of Tipu Sultan is a reflection of the Mughal architecture. A two-storeyed building, the entire palace is built of teak wood with pillars, arches and balconies.
The gardens on both the sides lead to the Indian Palaces. The beauty of the palace is enhanced by the floral motifs on the walls and the ceilings. After the death of Tipu, the palace was acquired by the British who used it as the Secretariat till 1867 AD.
Mysore Palaces Travel South India Monuments
Designed by the British architect, Henry Irwin, Mysore Palace was the residence of the former Wodeyar kings. The palace was an amalgamation of various styles of architecture and looks attractive with columns, domes, marble floors, mahogany ceilings, arches, stained windows and doors. The palace houses a museum, which is a treasure-trove of paintings, sculptures, weapons, costumes, golden throne and a howdah fitted with red and green light to instruct the mahout to stop or go. The palace is illuminated with almost 50,000 bulbs on Sundays, government holidays and festivals.
Lalitha Mahal, Mysore - Palaces Reservation South India
Lalitha Palace came into existence when Sri Krishna Raja Wodeyar, Maharaja of Mysore, took the services of E.W. Fritchley to design a special palace in 1920, where he could accommodate his royal guests, particularly the viceroy of India. The palace took almost a decade to complete. The palace was built like the Italianate palazzo with double columns and domes. The palace remained the official guesthouse of the state of Mysore till 1960. After that, Indian Tourism Development Corporation - Ashok Group Hotel took over the palace and converted it into a heritage hotel in 1974. The hotel was extended in 1980 when 32 more rooms in the annex were added to the main structure.
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