Maharaja’s Palace
Maharaja’s Palace
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Mysore Maharaja Palace is one of the biggest and the most stunning monuments in the country.
Mysore Maharaja Palace is one of the biggest and the most stunning monuments in the country. Also known as Amba Vilas, it is located in the heart of the city of Mysore. The palace was initially built by the Wodeyar kings in the 14th century. Designed by the famous British architect, Henry Irwin, it was built for the twenty-fourth Wodeyar Raja. It was the residence of the Wodeyar Maharaja of the Mysore State.
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