In Shimoga (State: Karnataka) the fort originally had occupied around 200 acres of land. Of which now only 10 acres of land is occupied by fort area. Even though I could not see any fort walls, I did see a 16th century palace built by ruler Shivappa Nayak of Keladi Dynasty. This beautiful palace is situated on the banks of river Tunga in the old city.
This was much larger structure, of which currently only the Durbar Hall survives the ravages of the war against Bahmani Kings. The Durbar Hall is built with wooden pillars giving an elevation of almost twenty feet from the ground level.
The carved pillars and artificial roofs is made of teak and rosewood. The roof of the palace is covered with Mangalore tiles. The wooden staircase leads up to the first floor. And there is a projected wooden balcony in the central part.
There are beautiful floral carvings on the pillars and arches between the pillars.
The architecture of the palace is Indo-Saracenic where one can see elements of Rajput, Islamic styles. Today, this palace also serves as a museum for Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The palace is maintained by ASI and as of today no charge or ticket for visiting this elegant palace.
This was much larger structure, of which currently only the Durbar Hall survives the ravages of the war against Bahmani Kings. The Durbar Hall is built with wooden pillars giving an elevation of almost twenty feet from the ground level.The carved pillars and artificial roofs is made of teak and rosewood. The roof of the palace is covered with Mangalore tiles. The wooden staircase leads up to the first floor. And there is a projected wooden balcony in the central part. There are beautiful floral carvings on the pillars and arches between the pillars.The architecture of the palace is Indo-Saracenic where one can see elements of Rajput, Islamic styles. Today, this palace also serves as a museum for Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The palace is maintained by ASI and as of today no charge or ticket for visiting this elegant palace.
65 comments:
Absolutely marvelous!
Awesome shots. Great detail on the arches and pillars.
nice info .
The shape of pillars are really cool.
I love these carvings! They're so beautiful!
Interesting post and fotos.Greetings Andrzej.
Magnificent, the carvings are so beautiful and I have enjoyed learning today. Thank you very much.
Interesting and beautiful architecture as always :)
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Superb captures as always, wonderful history and detail!! Thank you, Rajesh, for such a terrific visit to your world! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
The pillars and architecture are amazing!
the architectural details are so ornate and one can spend hours enjoying them.
It is so nice when museums and monuments are free to the public and sad when wars destroy great structures and works of art. Thank you for sharing this fascinating part of the world. :)
Hi Raj :))
le posto del tuo mondo sono sempre meravilgiose... grandi i fregi !
Buona giornata :)
Myriam
This is also a wonderful place! India has so many great places but I will visit now only Rajahstan. May be some other time...
an interesting post and lovely architecture.
You have made all of India your world, Rajesh, and have brought it to us through your wonderful photographs. Thank you!
-- K
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Beautiful design with these delicate flowers, a magnificent building.
It is interesting how the different styles are combined. Very beautiful place.
A lovely airy place for the maharaja to entertain guests or just sit and enjoy the breeze.
Beautidul photos.
The wood of this palace is very richly-colored and elegant. This is a wonderful palace.
Compared to the temples, there aren't so many palaces here in India!!!
That's a lovely coverage!!!
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The wood carvings are brilliant.The fort reminds me of royal palace of king of Nepal.Good that it is maintained by ASI.
Such lovely carving!
classic images!
I hope it will be maintained well. Thanks for sharing the shots.
The arches are so beautifully crafted and built.
the palace looks very beautiful and different!
Very interesting...I love getting to travel via blogs like yours. I'm now a follower! Thanks for stopping by my Blog!
Nice Article very useful for me.Thank you
Beautiful My World Tuesday posting
Wonderful places and photos
Have a nice week,
Greetings, Bram
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Is it close to Jog Falls?
Lovely building, with such great attention to detail!
Love those intricate carvings
What marvelous woodwork !
Super set of shots!
The last one has adorable details!
Léia
I looove India!! I spent the most wonderful time of my life there!!! nice pictures!!!
A beautiful palace, isnt it..was surprised to learn that it was used as a saw mill before the ASI took it over..have a post on that on my blog.
Well, Rajesh, it goes without saying how much I enjoyed this wonderful visit to India. Seeing this special place brightened my very rainy California Tuesday. Thank you so much for showing me another treasure of the home of my heart.
So very interesting!!
Very pretty. I like the facts you included with your photos.
very informative , beautifully captured and written.
Quite an interesting piece of hertage!
Beautiful shapes of the pillars. Great shots as always, Rajesh. Have a nice day always.
Marvelous monument, excellent shot.
Amazing architecture in these nice pictures! Really interesting.
Hi Rajesh! Impressive palace!!
The most magnificent temple of Ancient Egypt is on Blogtrotter Two waiting to be seen!! Enjoy and have a great week!
Traveling Hawk: You can check out this space for information on Rajasthan. It will help you to plan your travel.
Celine: From Shimoga, the Jog Falls is 100kms.
Thanks to all appreciating this place.
Wow I could imagine how they work hard with this. Very beautiful!
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Very informative entry! tnx
Very nice bits of info..
Spice Up Your Life with some yellows.
Beautiful! I can see the splashes of Yellow.
Happy MYM!
Liz @ MLC
wow. truly a beautiful place to visit. i would have the time of my life there.
Good shot. The place looks interesting. Than ks for sharing some info about it
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like I travel to time and space again. great they preserve this place.
happy MyM
Lifemoto MYM
Thanks to all appreciating this place.
Impressive !!:)
Wow, this is a really beautiful place!
This is so beautiful... Loved the carvings.
It looks like Tippu Sultan Palace that's near KR Market at Bangalore, doesn't it?
beautiful carving :)
Most of the wooden palace have similar shape and design Rajesh
I've not been to this place though I've been to Shimoga many times. On my list next time
Thanks to all appreciating this place.
Netra: Yes, it similar to Tippu palace in Bangalore.
eloquent write up!!! keep traveling, keep writing.....
great sharing; have a nice Thursday
much love
Hari OM
Wonderful woodwork - beats cement any day!! YAM xx
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