The Mysore Palace

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The Mysore  Palace (also known as the Amba Vilas Palace) is a palace situated in a fort in the city of Mysore in southern India. It was the official residence of the Wodeyars and also housed two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court).

K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Amba Vilas Palace, Mysore
Amba Vilas Palace, Mysore

Pictures of Mysore Palace

Corel Professional Photo/Kamat's Potpourri
Maharaja`s Palace, Mysore
Maharaja's Palace, Mysore

kamat.com/Kamat's Potpourri
The Illuminated Mysore Palace
The Illuminated Mysore Palace

Paintings of Amba Vilas Palace

K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Parade of Soldiers
Parade of Soldiers
Detail from a wall painting in Mysore palace, Mysore

K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Dasara -- painting on the walls of Mysore palace
Dasara -- painting on the walls of Mysore palace

K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
The Elephant Mounted King
The Elephant Mounted King
Detail from a painting in Mysore Palace showing the famed Dasara procession

K.L. Kamat/Kamat's Potpourri
Noblemen Gathered for Dasara Procession
Noblemen Gathered for Dasara Procession
Detail from a wall painting in Mysore palace, Mysore

 

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