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About Bangalore Palace |
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The Bangalore Palace was built in the year 1887 by the Wodeyar dynasty. It
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The building stands in grandeur
on palace grounds in the heart of the city. During a trip to England the
King, Chamaraja Wodeyar was inspired by Windsor Castle in London, and
along similar lines he built this palace in Tudor style. The palace was
earlier surrounded by beautiful gardens in the midst of a vast open area,
which have reduced considerably today. The architectural wonder :- The structure has fortified towers and its interiors boast of elegant woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, complete with Gothic windows, battlements and turrets. This palace, is largely constructed of wood, and is famous for its carving and paintings. An exquisite door panel at the entrance leads to grand settings inside. The construction of this 45,000 sq ft palace cost just over Rs 10 lakh. Reverend Garret originally owned the land, on which the palace rests today. Located between Jayamahal and Sadashivanagar areas, the palace ground has become a venue for various exhibitions, concerts and cultural programs. The palace is truly a case of an architectural splendour. The fort :- The Bangalore Fort was built by Kempe Gowda and expanded by Tippu Sultan. Within its walls is the well preserved 16th century Ganapathi Temple. Inspired by the Windsor castle, this palace was built complete with Gothic windows, the foiled windows, battlements and turrets resembling the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam.
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medieval castles in Normandy and England. It's interiors boasts of elegant
woodcarvings and Tudor -style architecture.
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