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Mysore Palace

Mysuru, Karnataka
20th Century CE

Second most visited attraction in India after the Taj Mahal. Illuminated by 97,000 light bulbs on Sundays and festivals.

Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.

Details

Dynasty
Modern India
Style
Indo-Saracenic
Primary Deity
N/A
Languages
Kannada, Sanskrit
Scripts
Old Kannada, Sanskrit

Historical Significance

2nd most visited in India. 97,000 light bulbs. Indo-Saracenic marvel. Dasara celebrations

Architectural Features

97,000 bulbsGolden howdahDurbar hallDasara procession