Tipus Summer Palace, Bangalore
Tipus Summer Palace at Chamarajpet, Bengaluru next to Venkatramana Temple. This more than 230 year old palace was started by Hyder Ali in 1780 and finished by Tipu Sultan in 1791. It was used by Tipu during his sojourns to Bangalore. Built on a stone plinth the structure has gigantic fluted wooden pillars with stone base which supports the wooden beams in the ceiling. Cusped arches and brackets in typical Islamic style add beauty to the palace. The existing structure is part of a larger palace complex. The main palace with living rooms was to the East of the existing structure. After the death of Tipu in 1799 the palace went into the hands of British and later to Wodeyar Kings. Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III gave audience to the citizens of Bangalore during his visit to the City in 1808. It was used by the British Commissioners of Bangalore from 1831 as their office till it was shifted to Attara Kutchery in 1868. It remains as a mute...