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{{short description|Historical palace in Mysore, Karnataka,  India}}
{{short description|Historical palace in Mysore, Karnataka,  India}}
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{{Infobox building
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2017}}
| name             = Mysore Palace
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2017}}{{Infobox building
| alternate_name   = Amba Vilas Palace
| name = Mysore Palace  
| image           = Mysore Palace Morning.jpg
| alternate_name = Mysuru Palace
| location         = Sayyaji Rao Rd, Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001
| native_name = ಮೈಸೂರು ಅರಮನೆ
| location_town   = [[Mysore]]
| native_name_lang = kn
| image = Mysore Palace Morning.jpg
| caption = Mysore Palace
| location = Mysore City
| location_town = [[Mysore]]
| location_country = India
| location_country = India
| coordinates = {{coord|12.3039|76.6547|region:IN-KA|display=inline}}
| coordinates     = {{coord|12.3039|76.6547|region:IN-KA|display=inline}}
| start_date = 1897
| start_date       = 1897
| completion_date = 1912
| completion_date = 1912
| architect = [[Henry Irwin]]
| architect       = Henry Irwin
| owner = Maharani Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
| owner           = Maharani Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
| website = https://mysorepalace.gov.in
| website         = https://mysorepalace.gov.in
| map_type = Karnataka
| current_tenants = Government of Karnataka
| map_caption = Location within Karnataka
| civil_engineer  = B. P. Raghavulu Naidu (Executive Engineer Palace Division)
| architectural_style = [[Indo-Saracenic]]
| current_tenants = Government of Karnataka
| designations = Royal Seat of the Maharajas of Mysore
}}
}}
The '''Mysore Palace''', officially known as '''Mysuru Palace''', is a historical palace and the royal residence (house) at [[Mysore]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[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 Hills]] eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces', and there are [[List of Heritage Buildings in Mysore|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 ''mysuru'' (literally, citadel), and is now known as the new Fort. [[Yaduraya Wodeyar|Yaduraya]] built the first palace inside the Old Fort in the 14th century, which was burnt ablaze and constructed multiple times. The old fort was constructed using wood and thus was the reason for the old fort to catch on fire, the current fort was made up of stone,bricks and wood.The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912, after the Old Palace was burnt ablaze.
'''Mysore Palace''', also known as '''Amba Vilas Palace''', is a historical palace and a royal residence (house). It is located in [[Mysore]], [[Karnataka]], India. It used to be 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 Hills]] eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces', and there are [[List of Heritage Buildings in Mysore|seven palaces]] including this one. However, the Mysore Palace refers specifically to the one within the new fort.


Mysore Palace is now one of the most famous [[tourist attractions in India]], after the [[Taj Mahal]], with more than 6 million annual visitors.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/is-tourism-stagnating-mysore/article5935949.ece|title=Tourism in Mysore|date= 22 April 2014}}</ref>
The land on which the palace now stands was originally known as ''mysuru'' (literally, "citadel"). [[Yaduraya Wodeyar|Yaduraya]] built the first palace inside the Old Fort in the 14th century, which was set ablaze and reconstructed multiple times. The Old Fort was built of wood and thus easily caught fire, while the current fort was built of stone, bricks and wood. The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912, after the Old Palace burnt down, the current structure is also known as the New Fort. Mysore Palace is one of the most famous [[tourist attractions in India]], after the [[Taj Mahal]], with more than six million annual visitors.<ref>{{cite news |date=22 April 2014 |title=Tourism in Mysore |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/is-tourism-stagnating-mysore/article5935949.ece}}</ref>


==Construction==
==Engineering and construction ==


The last palace, now known as the Old Palace or the Wooden Palace, was burnt into ashes during the 1896 marriage event (Dasara festivities). Maharaja [[Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV|Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV]] and his mother Maharani [[Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana|Kempananjammanni Devi]], commissioned the British architect [[Henry Irwin]] to build a new palace.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mysore.nic.in/tourism_palace.htm |title=Maharaja's Palace |publisher=Mysore District |access-date=2014-02-17}}</ref> Meanwhile, the royal family stayed in the close by [[Jaganmohan Palace]]. The  construction was overseen by an executive engineer in the Mysore Palace division. He had conducted elaborate architectural studies during his visits to [[Delhi]], [[Chennai|Madras]], and [[Kolkata|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.<ref name=Sharad>{{cite web|url=http://www.culturalindia.net/monuments/mysore-palace.html |title=Mysore Palace |website=culturalindia.net |access-date=2021-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/196891/F|title= Mysore palace will complete 100 years next year|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>
The last palace, now known as the Old Palace or the Wooden Palace, burned to ashes during the wedding of Jayalakshammani, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1896. Maharaja [[Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV|Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV]] and his mother Maharani [[Kempa Nanjammani Vani Vilasa Sannidhana|Kempananjammanni Devi]] commissioned the British architect [[Henry Irwin]] to build a new palace.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mysore.nic.in/tourism_palace.htm |title=Maharaja's Palace |publisher=Mysore District |access-date=2014-02-17}}</ref> E.W. Fritchley worked as a consulting Engineer.  Meanwhile, the royal family stayed in the nearby [[Jaganmohan Palace]]. Construction was overseen by an executive engineer in the Mysore Palace division. He conducted elaborate architectural studies during his visits to [[Delhi]], [[Chennai|Madras]], and [[Kolkata|Calcutta]], and these were used to plan the new palace. The construction cost was placed at Rs 41,47,913 (around $30 million adjusted to inflation) and the palace was completed in 1912.<ref name=Sharad>{{cite web|url=http://www.culturalindia.net/monuments/mysore-palace.html |title=Mysore Palace |website=culturalindia.net |access-date=2021-02-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/196891/F|title= Mysore palace will complete 100 years next year|work=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>


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 palace was further expanded in around 1930 (including the addition of the present Public Durbar Hall wing) during the reign of Maharaja [[Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-30 |title=Mysore Palace Karnataka: Famous monument Valuation, Key facts, History |url=https://housing.com/news/mysore-palace/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=Housing News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
 
==Architecture==
The architectural style of domes of the palace is commonly described as [[Indo-Saracenic]], with blends of the [[Hindu architecture|Hindu]], [[Islamic architecture|Mughal]], [[Indian architecture#Rajput architecture|Rajput]], and [[Gothic revival|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 also 156 Ft in width. There are fire extinguishing machines located in all parts of the palace in order to prevent any fires.<ref name=Naveen>{{cite web |url=http://www.naveenmysore.com/mysore/palaces.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2005-02-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415142829/http://www.naveenmysore.com/mysore/palaces.htm |archive-date=15 April 2005 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The palace has three entrances: the East Gate (the front gate, opened only during the [[Navrati|Dasara]] and for dignitaries), the South Entrance (for public), and the West Entrance (usually opened only during the [[Navratri|Dasara]]).
 
The three-story stone building of a 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.<ref>Chamundi</ref>
 
The palace houses two ''[[Durbar (court)|durbar halls]]'' (ceremonial meeting halls of the royal court) and incorporates an array of courtyards, gardens, and buildings.
[[File:MYSORE PALACE 4.jpg|thumb|MYSORE PALACE SIDE VIEW FULL]]
[[File:MYSORE PALACE 3.jpg|thumb|MYSORE PALACE FRONT VIEW]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Mysore Palace gate.jpg|Mysore Palace main approach
File:Mysore Palace gate.jpg|Mysore Palace main approach
Mysore Palace (8113480008).jpg|Mysore Palace lighting during [[Mysore Dasara]] 2012
File:Mysore Palace (8113480008).jpg|Mysore Palace lighting during [[Mysore Dasara]] 2012
Roof design.jpg|Roof artwork
File:Roof design.jpg|Roof artwork
Grand Interiors of Mysore Palace.jpg|Audience hall
File:Grand Interiors of Mysore Palace.jpg|Audience hall
A Courtyard of Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), during day.jpg|A Courtyard of Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), during day
File:A Courtyard of Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), during day.jpg|A Courtyard of Mysore Palace during day
File:A side view of the magnificent Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), against blue coloured sky, Mysuru, Karnataka.jpg|A side view of the magnificent Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace)
File:A side view of the magnificent Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), against blue coloured sky, Mysuru, Karnataka.jpg|A side view of the Mysore Palace
File:A very well lit Durbar Hall (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court) of Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), during day.jpg|A very well lit Durbar Hall (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court) of Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), during day
File:A very well lit Durbar Hall (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court) of Amba Vilas Palace (Mysuru Palace), during day.jpg|A very well lit Durbar Hall (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court) of Mysore Palace during day
</gallery>
</gallery>
==See also==
* [[Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV]]


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Mysore Palace}}
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120401044533/http://www.mysorepalace.gov.in/ Official virtual tour website of Mysore Palace]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120401044533/http://www.mysorepalace.gov.in/ Official virtual tour website of Mysore Palace]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110202215304/http://themysorepalace.com/ Mysore Palace]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110202215304/http://themysorepalace.com/ Mysore Palace]
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Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace Morning.jpg
Mysore Palace Morning.jpg
Alternative namesAmba Vilas Palace
General information
LocationSayyaji Rao Rd, Agrahara, Chamrajpura, Mysuru, Karnataka 570001
Town or cityMysore
CountryIndia
Coordinates12°18′14″N 76°39′17″E / 12.3039°N 76.6547°E / 12.3039; 76.6547
Current tenantsGovernment of Karnataka
Construction started1897
Completed1912
OwnerMaharani Pramoda Devi Wadiyar
Design and construction
ArchitectHenry Irwin
Civil engineerB. P. Raghavulu Naidu (Executive Engineer Palace Division)
Website
https://mysorepalace.gov.in

Mysore Palace, also known as Amba Vilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence (house). It is located in Mysore, Karnataka, India. It used to be 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 Hills eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of Palaces', and there are seven palaces including this one. However, the Mysore Palace refers specifically to the one within the new fort.

The land on which the palace now stands was originally known as mysuru (literally, "citadel"). Yaduraya built the first palace inside the Old Fort in the 14th century, which was set ablaze and reconstructed multiple times. The Old Fort was built of wood and thus easily caught fire, while the current fort was built of stone, bricks and wood. The current structure was constructed between 1897 and 1912, after the Old Palace burnt down, the current structure is also known as the New Fort. Mysore Palace is one of the most famous tourist attractions in India, after the Taj Mahal, with more than six million annual visitors.[1]

Engineering and construction[edit]

The last palace, now known as the Old Palace or the Wooden Palace, burned to ashes during the wedding of Jayalakshammani, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar in 1896. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his mother Maharani Kempananjammanni Devi commissioned the British architect Henry Irwin to build a new palace.[2] E.W. Fritchley worked as a consulting Engineer. Meanwhile, the royal family stayed in the nearby Jaganmohan Palace. Construction was overseen by an executive engineer in the Mysore Palace division. He conducted elaborate architectural studies during his visits to Delhi, Madras, and Calcutta, and these were used to plan the new palace. The construction cost was placed at Rs 41,47,913 (around $30 million adjusted to inflation) and the palace 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.[5]

Gallery[edit]

  • Mysore Palace main approach

    Mysore Palace main approach

  • Mysore Palace lighting during Mysore Dasara 2012

    Mysore Palace lighting during Mysore Dasara 2012

  • Roof artwork

    Roof artwork

  • Audience hall

    Audience hall

  • A Courtyard of Mysore Palace during day

    A Courtyard of Mysore Palace during day

  • A side view of the Mysore Palace

    A side view of the Mysore Palace

  • A very well lit Durbar Hall (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court) of Mysore Palace during day

    A very well lit Durbar Hall (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court) of Mysore Palace during day

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Tourism in Mysore". 22 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Maharaja's Palace". Mysore District. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mysore Palace". culturalindia.net. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  4. ↑ "Mysore palace will complete 100 years next year". Deccan Herald.
  5. ↑ "Mysore Palace Karnataka: Famous monument Valuation, Key facts, History". Housing News. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2022.

External links[edit]

Coordinates: 12°18′14″N 76°39′16″E / 12.30389°N 76.65444°E / 12.30389; 76.65444

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