Tipu Sultan Summer Palace
by Ramabhadran Thirupattur
Title
Tipu Sultan Summer Palace
Artist
Ramabhadran Thirupattur
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
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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.
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.
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April 17th, 2021
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