The Palace of Mysore (also known as the Amba Vilas Palace) is a historical palace in the city of Mysore in Karnataka. Designed by the English Architect, Henry Irwin, the Mysore Palace dominates the skyline of Mysore. Mysore is commonly described as the 'City of the Palaces ', and there are seven palaces including this one. However, the Mysore Palace refers specifically to the one within the new fort. The land on which the palace now stands was originally known as mysuru (literally, "citadel"). Mysore Palace or the Mysore Maharaja Palace is located in the heart of the city. Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in India. And is one of the largest palaces in the country, it is also known as Amba Vilas Palace , which was the residence of the Wodeyar Maharajas of the Mysore state. Locally in Kannada, it is called Mysuru Aramane. The original palace built of wood got burnt down in 1897, during the wedding of Jayalakshammanni, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar, and ... Here is everything you need to know to visit the Mysore Palace , one of the grandest and most incredible buildings in India.
