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Mysore Palace

Mysore in the south Indian state of Karnataka is a city of palaces, gardens.

Mysore Palace : Built in & around 1897 AD. Mysore Palace is a fine composition of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. Designed by an English architect, the palace was built in place of an earlier palace burnt down in 1897 and was completed in 1912. The entire palace is tastefully shaped with massive gray granite stones, beautiful and colourful gem stones, paintings etc. The museum of the palace houses a collection of musical instruments, children's toys, many paintings, costumes and weapons belonging to the Maharaja's family.

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