File:Bangalore Mysore Maharaja Palace.jpg

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A landmark palace which was constructed by the Maharaja of Mysore, Chamarajendra Wodeyar greatly inspired by the Windsor Castle he saw in England

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English: Bangalore Palace is a royal palace located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, in an area that was owned by Rev. J. Garrett, the first principal of the Central High School in Bangalore, now famous as Central College. The property was purchased from Rev. Garrett in 1873 at a cost of Rs. 40,000 by the British Guardians of the minor Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar 10 using his personal funds. Construction of a palace building was started in April 1874 and completed by 1878. Mr. Cameron of Lalbagh did the landscapingThe palace has a floor area of 45,000 sft, and grounds of 454 acres. The sprawling grounds surrounding the Palace is used for holding public events including music concerts. The palace was built in Tudor Revival style architecture with fortified towers, battlements and turrets. The interiors were decorated with elegant wood carvings, floral motifs, cornices and relief paintings on the ceiling. The furniture, which was neo-classical, Victorian and Edwardian in style, was bought from John Roberts and Lazarus.
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