Daria Daulat at Srirangapatna was the summer palace of Tipu Sultan that was built in the year 1784 A.D. The palace is square in plan, built on a raised stone plinth, with teak pillars running along the outer edge, enclosing a corridor.
There are two recessed bays on the northern and southern sides overlooking two large hall, through canopied balconies. The living spaces on the two floors of the palace are accessible by four staircases.
All the walls and ceilings of the entire palace are painted. The paintings depict the victories of Hyder Ali and Tipu over the British, and the durbar scenes of Tipu's contemporaries like the Rani of Chitoor, the Raja of Tanjore, The Raja of Banaras, Unfortunately photography is not allowed inside the palace.
I could capture some beautiful paintings which were near the entrance to the palace. After the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799, this palace was occupied by Colonel Arthur Wellesley.
There are two recessed bays on the northern and southern sides overlooking two large hall, through canopied balconies. The living spaces on the two floors of the palace are accessible by four staircases.
All the walls and ceilings of the entire palace are painted. The paintings depict the victories of Hyder Ali and Tipu over the British, and the durbar scenes of Tipu's contemporaries like the Rani of Chitoor, the Raja of Tanjore, The Raja of Banaras, Unfortunately photography is not allowed inside the palace.
I could capture some beautiful paintings which were near the entrance to the palace. After the death of Tipu Sultan in 1799, this palace was occupied by Colonel Arthur Wellesley.
34 comments:
I fail to understand the logic behind prohibiting photography in such places.
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wow!! I am intrigued by the description.....the palace looks summery...aah the convenience kings could afford in those times..
Beautiful captures on the palace and peek on painted walls! Good to see ramps leading above
So lovely!
thanks for another interesting post : )
Beautiful captures as always, Rajesh, and peaceful skies as well!!
beautiful serie of photos!
A beautiful place and an interesting history.
i thought all the green cover are solar panels.
Beautiful pics... I have been there and it certainly is grand .. not in the sense of pomp and show but what you have mentioned the intricate paintings and the wood work and all... Thanks for sharing :)
What detailed captures!
Nice pics and info!
Beautiful photos, wonderful place with nice art!
Love the wall paintings and woodwork here. Nice post!
Looks quite modern, except the beautiful paintings !
It is place worth visiting, great pics.
What a beautiful place to visit! I love the paintings near the entrance and the gardens in front.
Nice palace.
Wonderful place, but always annoying that photography is not aloowed.
Those paintings are so lovely.
Interesting post. Have a great weekend.
Beautiful place as always... lovely photos...
What a gorgeous place, I can't imagine living in a palace like that.
Wow Rajesh, you rejuvinated my slightly stale, more than a year old memory... nice shots Bro :-)
I'm impressed by all the detail. Only dedicated artisans could have produced such beautiful work.
Swallowed by Shadows
Beautiful detail. Tom The Backroads Traveller
Great shot.
very ornate, thanks for sharing; have a nice Tuesday
much love...
hey rajesh
Nice Pics, I have been to this place when i was a kid. Brilliant!!!!
How beautiful!!
Beautiful place as always . Nice clicks
The last two pics are so ornate! Lovely pics :)
Its beautifully intricate .. and the gardens are lush and vast.
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