Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is in Bangalore, India, and it is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Hyder Ali started its construction, and it was completed during the rule of Tipu Sultan in 1791. It was the summer residence of Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.

Residents of Prestige Rain Tree Park can reach Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace as it is 23 km and it can be reached in 1 hour 15 minutes when reached through HAL Old Airport Road.

History of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

• Tipu Sultan's Palace work commenced under the guidance of Hyder Ali in 1781.
• The palace was ready by 1791.
• After the death of the Mysore Ruler in the year 1799 during the 4th Anglo-Mysorean War, the palace was captured by the British, who used this palace as a Secretariat.
• After Independence, it was handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India.

Timings of Tipu Sultan Summer Palace

• The opening timings of the palace are from 10 AM to 6 PM on weekdays
• On Sundays, it opens from 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM.

Entry Fee

• The entry fee is Rs.20 for all Indian citizens
• For foreign visitors, the fee is ₹200

How To Reach Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

• The nearest metro station to this palace is Majestic.
• After getting down at the station, you can take a local rickshaw or a private taxi cab.

Features of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

• The palace is a specimen of the Indo-Saracenic style.
• The outward walls have paintings of portrayals of wars and glorious kings.
• The palace is built of stone, wood, teak, mortar and plaster.
• The building has accentuated arches and brackets
• Four flights of steps lead upstairs, where the King conducted his durbars from the east and west balconies.

Museum at the Palace

A small part of the palace is converted into a museum. The rooms on the ground floor are changed into a museum to showcase the various achievements of Tipu Sultan. It shows clothes, knights, armor of the two kings, coins, weapons of war, crowns, etc.

It also has sketches of prominent rulers. The museum has a replica of Tipu's Tiger. It has a famous oil painting called 'Storming of Srirangapatna' by Sir Robert Ker Porter.

The palace is a must-visit attraction in Bengaluru for all who are interested in architecture and history. It offers a glimpse into the wealthy lifestyle of Mysore kings, and it is a testimony to the cultural heritage of the region.

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