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[[File:Tipu Sultans summer palace bangalore frontview.jpg|thumb|Front view]]
[[File:Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Srirangapatna, Karnataka.jpg|thumb|Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace landscape view from the main entrance]]
[[File:The Old Palace in the Fort, Bangalore..jpg|thumb|The Old Palace in the Fort, Bangalore by Albert Thomas Penn, 1870]]
[[File:Summer palace of Tipu sultan at Mysore.jpg|alt=This magnificent  palace in wood, stone, mortar and plaster was started by Nawab hyder Ali khan in 1781AD  and completed by Tippu sultan in 1791AD.. It's is suited within the fort walls of Bangalore, next to the Sri Venkataraman temple|thumb|Summer palace of Tipu Sultan ]]
[[File:Inside View of the Palace at Bangalore.jpg|thumb|British Period Engravings of the Tippu Palace at Bangalore by Robert Home (1752-1834)]]
[[File:Inside View of the Palace at Bangalore.jpg|thumb|British Period Engravings of the Tippu Palace at Bangalore by Robert Home (1752–1834)]]
 
[[File:The Old Palace in the Fort, Bangalore..jpg|thumb|The Old Palace in the Fort, Bangalore by Albert Thomas Penn, 1870]]'''Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace''', in [[Bangalore]], India, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler [[Tipu Sultan]]. [[Hyder Ali]] commenced its construction within the walls of the [[Bangalore Fort]], and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791. After Tipu Sultan's death in the [[Fourth Anglo-Mysore War]], the British Administration used the palace for its secretariat before moving to Attara Kacheri in 1868. Today the Archaeological Survey of India maintains the palace, which is located at the center of Old Bangalore near the [[Kalasipalya]] bus stand, as a tourist spot. Entry fee is {{INR}}20 for Indian citizens, while for foreign visitors is {{INRConvert|200}}.
'''Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace''', in [[Bangalore]], India, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler [[Tipu Sultan]]. [[Hyder Ali]] commenced its construction within the walls of the [[Bangalore Fort]], and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791. After Tipu Sultan's death in the [[Fourth Anglo-Mysore War]], the British Administration used the palace for its secretariat before moving to Attara Kacheri in 1868. Today the Archaeological Survey of India maintains the palace, which is located at the center of Old Bangalore near the [[Kalasipalyam]] bus stand, as a tourist spot. Entry fee is {{INR}}20 for Indian citizens, while for foreign visitors is {{INRConvert|200}}.  


The structure was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. It is believed that Tipu Sultan used to conduct his durbar (court) from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. There are four smaller rooms in the corners of first floor which were Zenana Quarters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tipu Sultan Summer Palace|url=http://www.trip2blr.com/bangalore-tourist-places/historical-places/tipu-sultan-summer-palace/|website=Trip2blr.Com|accessdate=18 September 2017}}</ref> There are beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace. The site also holds a painting of grand throne visualized by Tipu Sultan himself. Coated with gold sheets and stuck with precious emerald stones, Tipu had vowed never to use it until he completely defeated the British Army. After Tipu Sultan's death, the British dismantled the throne and auctioned its parts as it was too expensive for a single person to buy whole.{{citation needed|date=July 2014}}
The structure was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. It is believed that Tipu Sultan used to conduct his durbar (court) from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. There are four smaller rooms in the corners of first floor which were Zenana Quarters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tipu Sultan Summer Palace|url=http://www.trip2blr.com/bangalore-tourist-places/historical-places/tipu-sultan-summer-palace/|website=Trip2blr.Com|accessdate=18 September 2017}}</ref> There are beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace. The site also holds a painting of grand throne visualized by Tipu Sultan himself. Coated with gold sheets and stuck with precious emerald stones, Tipu had vowed never to use it until he completely defeated the British Army. After Tipu Sultan's death, the British dismantled the throne and auctioned its parts as it was too expensive for a single person to buy whole.{{citation needed|date=July 2014}}
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The Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka, maintains the area in front of the palace as a garden and lawn
The Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka, maintains the area in front of the palace as a garden and lawn


==Vintage Gallery==
== Vintage Gallery ==
===Sketches of James Hunter===
=== Sketches of James Hunter ===
{{main|James Hunter (Military Artist)}}
{{Main|James Hunter (Military Artist)}}
[[James Hunter (Military Artist)|James Hunter]] served as a lieutenant in the Artillery. He was a military painter, and his sketches portrayed aspects and everyday life. Hunter served the British India Army and took part in [[Tippu Sultan]] Campaigns.
[[James Hunter (Military Artist)|James Hunter]] served as a lieutenant in the Artillery. He was a military painter, and his sketches portrayed aspects and everyday life. Hunter served the British India Army and took part in [[Tippu Sultan]] Campaigns.


Hunter has sketched different landscapes of South India, including [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore]], [[Hosur]], [[Kancheepuram]], [[Madras]], [[Arcot]], [[Sriperumbudur]], etc. These paintings were published in 'A Brief history of ancient and modern India embellished with coloured engravings', published by Edward Orme, London between 1802–05, and 'Picturesque scenery in the Kingdom of Mysore' published by Edward Orme in 1804.<ref name=Hunter1 />
Hunter has sketched different landscapes of South India, including [[Bangalore]], [[Mysore]], [[Hosur]], [[Kancheepuram]], [[Madras]], [[Arcot]], [[Sriperumbudur]], etc. These paintings were published in 'A Brief history of ancient and modern India embellished with coloured engravings', published by Edward Orme, London between 1802 and 1805, and 'Picturesque scenery in the Kingdom of Mysore' published by Edward Orme in 1804.<ref name=Hunter1 />


Hunter died in India in 1792.<ref name=Ebinesan>{{cite web|last1=Ebinesan|first1=J|title=James Hunter's Bangalore|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/18249957@N00/sets/72157594460104089/|accessdate=21 January 2015|date=2006}}</ref> Some of his paintings of Bangalore Palace are below
Hunter died in India in 1792.<ref name=Ebinesan>{{cite web|last1=Ebinesan|first1=J|title=James Hunter's Bangalore|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/18249957@N00/sets/72157594460104089/|accessdate=21 January 2015|date=2006}}</ref> Some of his paintings of Bangalore Palace are below


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File:A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore.jpg|A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore by [[James Hunter (Military Artist)|James Hunter]] (d.1792) (the gateway in the end is on the right side of next 2 photos)<ref name=Hunter1>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore|page=Plate 11|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00011000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:James Hunter - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace - B1974.12.1168 - Yale Center for British Art.jpg|'Yale Center at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name="Hunter3" />
File:The Square And Entrance Into Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore..jpg|The Square And Entrance Into Tipu's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter2>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=The Square And Entrance Into Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore|date=1804|page=Plate 12|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00012000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:'Square at Bangalore' and on reverse 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feby. 92'.jpg|'Square at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name="Hunter3">{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title='Square at Bangalore' and on reverse: 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feby. 92'|date=1804|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019wdz000002893u00000000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:'Square at Bangalore' and on reverse 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feby. 92'.jpg|'Square at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter3>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title='Square at Bangalore' and on reverse: 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feby. 92'|date=1804|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019wdz000002893u00000000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore.jpg|North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name="Hunter4">{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore|date=1804|page=Plate13|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00013000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore.jpg|North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter4>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore|date=1804|page=Plate13|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00013000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:The Square And Entrance Into Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore..jpg|The Square And Entrance Into Tipu's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name="Hunter2">{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=The Square And Entrance Into Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore|date=1804|page=Plate 12|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00012000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore..jpg|North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter5>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore|date=1804|page=Plate 9|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00009000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore..jpg|North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter5>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore|date=1804|page=Plate 9|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00009000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
File:West Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore.jpg|West Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter6>{{cite book|last1=Hunter4|first1=James|title=The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore|date=February 1794|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019wdz000002893u00000000.html|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref>
File:West Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore.jpg|West Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore by James Hunter (d.1792)<ref name=Hunter6>{{cite book|last1=Hunter4|first1=James|title=The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore|date=February 1794|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019wdz000002893u00000000.html|accessdate=18 February 2015}}</ref>
File:A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore.jpg|A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore by [[James Hunter (Military Artist)|James Hunter]] (d.1792) (the gateway in the end is on the right side of next 2 photos)<ref name=Hunter1>{{cite book|last1=Hunter|first1=James|title=A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore|page=Plate 11|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/other/019xzz000007683u00011000.html|accessdate=20 February 2015}}</ref>
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==Inscriptions==
== Inscriptions ==
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File:Stone from Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bangalore Fort.jpg|[[Farsi]] inscription at Tipu Sultan's Palace by [[B. Lewis Rice|Benjamin Lewis Rice]]<ref name=RiceIX>{{cite book|last1=Rice|first1=Benjamin Lewis|title=Epigraphia Carnatica: Volume IX: Inscriptions in the Bangalore District|date=1894|publisher=Mysore Department of Archaeology|location=Mysore State, British India|url=https://archive.org/details/epigraphiacarnat09myso|accessdate=14 July 2015}}</ref>
File:Stone from Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bangalore Fort.jpg|[[Farsi]] inscription at Tipu Sultan's Palace by [[B. Lewis Rice|Benjamin Lewis Rice]]<ref name=RiceIX>{{cite book|last1=Rice|first1=Benjamin Lewis|title=Epigraphia Carnatica: Volume IX: Inscriptions in the Bangalore District|date=1894|publisher=Mysore Department of Archaeology|location=Mysore State, British India|url=https://archive.org/details/epigraphiacarnat09myso|accessdate=14 July 2015}}</ref>
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As soon as the foundation of this palace was laid,  
As soon as the foundation of this palace was laid,
its head was raised to heaven with joy.  
its head was raised to heaven with joy.
Oh, what a lofty mansion, a home of happiness,  
Oh, what a lofty mansion, a home of happiness,
its summit being above the skies.  
its summit being above the skies.
It is a house of glass in purity,  
It is a house of glass in purity,
all who see it are struck with wonder.  
all who see it are struck with wonder.
In magnificence it rivals the sky,  
In magnificence it rivals the sky,
which hangs down its head with shame.  
which hangs down its head with shame.
The description alone of this palace, when heard by Faridiin,  
The description alone of this palace, when heard by Faridiin,
It caused hira to go to his long sleep.  
It caused hira to go to his long sleep.
I sought by computation according to Zar(2) for the date,  
I sought by computation according to Zar(2) for the date,
and an unseen angel said—"A house of happiness," 1196(1781 A.D.).  
and an unseen angel said—"A house of happiness," 1196(1781 A.D.).
When the painting of this new palace was finished,  
When the painting of this new palace was finished,
it cast the beauty of China into oblivion.  
it cast the beauty of China into oblivion.
I sought for this date from Khizir(3) the wise,  
I sought for this date from Khizir(3) the wise,
who said— "Doubtless it is envied by heaven,"  
who said— "Doubtless it is envied by heaven,"
1206(1791 A.D.)
1206(1791 A.D.)
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(2)Zar - A system invented by Tipu Sultan, calculating by abtas instead of the ordinary abjad, the Arab notation in common use among Muhammadans. (See Mysore Gazetteer, revised edition of 1897, Vol. I, Appendix, p.&nbsp;812)
(2)Zar – A system invented by Tipu Sultan, calculating by abtas instead of the ordinary abjad, the Arab notation in common use among Muhammadans. (See Mysore Gazetteer, revised edition of 1897, Vol. I, Appendix, p.&nbsp;812)


(3)A prophet who was minister to a king of Persia. He discovered and drank of the fountain of life and became immortal. By some he is confused with the prophet Elias, and likewise with St. George of England, whom they call Khizir Elias.<ref name=RiceIX />
(3)A prophet who was minister to a king of Persia. He discovered and drank of the fountain of life and became immortal. By some he is confused with the prophet Elias, and likewise with St. George of England, whom they call Khizir Elias.<ref name=RiceIX />
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:Reflections at Tipu Sultan's Palace.JPG|Reflections at Tipu Sultan's Palace
File:Tipu sultan summer palace center.jpg|Central Hall of the palace
File:Tipu Sultan's view of his World.JPG
File:Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (15732183225).jpg|hall
File:Refiness of the Arcs.JPG|Arches
File:Main Passageway at the Tipu Sultan Palace (15548622278).jpg|Passageway of the Palace
File:Tipu Sultans summer palace bangalore inside2.jpg|Interiors
File:Inside Tipu Sultan's summer palace in Bangalore 1.jpg
File:Tipu Sultan's palace in Bangalore. 21.jpg|Inside decoration
File:Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bangalore.JPG
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==References==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Bangalore Urban district]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Bangalore Urban district]]

Latest revision as of 06:14, 24 December 2022

Coordinates: 12°57′34.18″N 77°34′24.86″E / 12.9594944°N 77.5735722°E / 12.9594944; 77.5735722

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace landscape view from the main entrance
This magnificent  palace in wood, stone, mortar and plaster was started by Nawab hyder Ali khan in 1781AD  and completed by Tippu sultan in 1791AD.. It's is suited within the fort walls of Bangalore, next to the Sri Venkataraman temple
Summer palace of Tipu Sultan
British Period Engravings of the Tippu Palace at Bangalore by Robert Home (1752–1834)
The Old Palace in the Fort, Bangalore by Albert Thomas Penn, 1870

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, in Bangalore, India, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Hyder Ali commenced its construction within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791. After Tipu Sultan's death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, the British Administration used the palace for its secretariat before moving to Attara Kacheri in 1868. Today the Archaeological Survey of India maintains the palace, which is located at the center of Old Bangalore near the Kalasipalya bus stand, as a tourist spot. Entry fee is ₹20 for Indian citizens, while for foreign visitors is ₹200 (US$2.30).

The structure was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies. It is believed that Tipu Sultan used to conduct his durbar (court) from the eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. There are four smaller rooms in the corners of first floor which were Zenana Quarters.[1] There are beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace. The site also holds a painting of grand throne visualized by Tipu Sultan himself. Coated with gold sheets and stuck with precious emerald stones, Tipu had vowed never to use it until he completely defeated the British Army. After Tipu Sultan's death, the British dismantled the throne and auctioned its parts as it was too expensive for a single person to buy whole.[citation needed]

The rooms in the ground floor have been converted into a small museum showcasing various achievements of Tipu Sultan and his administration. There are newly done portraits of the people and places of that time. There is a replica of Tipu's Tiger, which is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Tipu Sultan's clothes and his crown are present in silver and gold pedestals. The silver vessels given by a general to Hyder Ali is also displayed.

The Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka, maintains the area in front of the palace as a garden and lawn

Vintage Gallery[edit]

Sketches of James Hunter[edit]

Main article: James Hunter (Military Artist)

James Hunter served as a lieutenant in the Artillery. He was a military painter, and his sketches portrayed aspects and everyday life. Hunter served the British India Army and took part in Tippu Sultan Campaigns.

Hunter has sketched different landscapes of South India, including Bangalore, Mysore, Hosur, Kancheepuram, Madras, Arcot, Sriperumbudur, etc. These paintings were published in 'A Brief history of ancient and modern India embellished with coloured engravings', published by Edward Orme, London between 1802 and 1805, and 'Picturesque scenery in the Kingdom of Mysore' published by Edward Orme in 1804.[2]

Hunter died in India in 1792.[3] Some of his paintings of Bangalore Palace are below

  • 'Yale Center at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)[4]

    'Yale Center at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)[4]

  • 'Square at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)[4]

    'Square at Bangalore' and 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feb 92, by James Hunter (d.1792)[4]

  • North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)[5]

    North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)[5]

  • The Square And Entrance Into Tipu's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)[6]

    The Square And Entrance Into Tipu's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)[6]

  • North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)[7]

    North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore, by James Hunter (d.1792)[7]

  • West Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore by James Hunter (d.1792)[8]

    West Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore by James Hunter (d.1792)[8]

  • A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore by James Hunter (d.1792) (the gateway in the end is on the right side of next 2 photos)[2]

    A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore by James Hunter (d.1792) (the gateway in the end is on the right side of next 2 photos)[2]

Inscriptions[edit]

Farsi Inscription (Roman Letters) English Translation

Ta. bina e mahal ba shaukat shud
Sar ba anje falak za bohjat shud
Vah che farrokh raahal bina e rafi
Bar tar az asman za rafat shud
Hast aina khaua e ba safa
Har kasash did raahave hirat shud
G6 e safvat rabud az kafe charkh
Charkh ziin sar niguu za khijlat shud
Vasfe in khasr ra shunid magar
Zan FaiiJun ba khabe ghalat shud
Justamash az hisabe Zar tarikh
Goft Hatif ke baite ishrat shud
Chun ahud in khasre taza nakhsh tamam
Surate Chin khajil za ghirat shud
Justam az khizre akhl tarikhash
Goft laraib rashke jannat shud
DaU 1791 A.D.

As soon as the foundation of this palace was laid,
its head was raised to heaven with joy.
Oh, what a lofty mansion, a home of happiness,
its summit being above the skies.
It is a house of glass in purity,
all who see it are struck with wonder.
In magnificence it rivals the sky,
which hangs down its head with shame.
The description alone of this palace, when heard by Faridiin,
It caused hira to go to his long sleep.
I sought by computation according to Zar(2) for the date,
and an unseen angel said—"A house of happiness," 1196(1781 A.D.).
When the painting of this new palace was finished,
it cast the beauty of China into oblivion.
I sought for this date from Khizir(3) the wise,
who said— "Doubtless it is envied by heaven,"
1206(1791 A.D.)

(2)Zar – A system invented by Tipu Sultan, calculating by abtas instead of the ordinary abjad, the Arab notation in common use among Muhammadans. (See Mysore Gazetteer, revised edition of 1897, Vol. I, Appendix, p. 812)

(3)A prophet who was minister to a king of Persia. He discovered and drank of the fountain of life and became immortal. By some he is confused with the prophet Elias, and likewise with St. George of England, whom they call Khizir Elias.[9]

Gallery[edit]

  • Central Hall of the palace

    Central Hall of the palace

  • hall

    hall

  • Passageway of the Palace

    Passageway of the Palace

  • Inside Tipu Sultan's summer palace in Bangalore 1.jpg
  • Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bangalore.JPG

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Tipu Sultan Summer Palace". Trip2blr.Com. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hunter, James. A Street Leading To The Palace Of Bangalore. p. Plate 11. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  3. ↑ Ebinesan, J (2006). "James Hunter's Bangalore". Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hunter, James (1804). 'Square at Bangalore' and on reverse: 'The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore Feby. 92'. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  5. ↑ Hunter, James (1804). North Entrance Of Tippoo's Palace At Bangalore. p. Plate13. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  6. ↑ Hunter, James (1804). The Square And Entrance Into Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore. p. Plate 12. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  7. ↑ Hunter, James (1804). North Front Of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore. p. Plate 9. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  8. ↑ Hunter4, James (February 1794). The Entrance of Tippoo's Palace, Bangalore. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rice, Benjamin Lewis (1894). Epigraphia Carnatica: Volume IX: Inscriptions in the Bangalore District. Mysore State, British India: Mysore Department of Archaeology. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
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