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will come across this island fortress of Tipu Sultan on
the Bangalore-Mysore Highway. This history-rich town was
the capital of the Warrior-Kings Hyder Ali and his son
Tipu Sultan - The Tiger of Mysore.
Fort: It is from here that Tipu charged at the British
soldiers with his legendry sword. An obelisk in the
Fort marks the place where he fell - betrayed by his
own men. Within the Fort is a Mosque and the Sri Ranganathaswamy
Temple.
Daria Daulat Bagh: Built in 1784, this Summer Palace
was one of Tipu's favourite retreats. Made of teak,
this Indo-Saracenic structure has ornate and beautiful
frescoes.
Gumbaz: Housing the mortal remains of Tipu Sultan,
his father Hyder Ali and his mother, the Gumbaz has
splendid ebony doors inlaid with ivory. Tipu's favourite
Tiger stripes cover the walls.
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