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	Mysore Palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Palace of Mysore is a palace situated in the city of Mysore, southern India.
		The Kingdom of Mysore was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty from 1399 until the independence of India in 1947 and the subsequent dissolution of monarchy by the Indian constitution.
		This palace was destroyed in a fire in 1897 during the wedding of Princess Jayalakshmanni.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mysore_Palace (732 words)

	HISTORICAL PALACES OF MYSORE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Because the palace was built in a very small duration of 2 years by the end of 19th Centuary, it was in a bad condition and some of the parts started crumbling.
		This palace is towards the western part of the famous mysore palace and at a walkable distance.
		This palace was re-constructed by "Krishnaraja Wodeyar the fourth".
	www.naveenmysore.com /mysore/palaces.htm (1244 words)

	Mysore Palace
		Mysore Palace or the Maharajah's Palace located in the heart of the city at Mirza Road, is the most attractive monument in Mysore.
		One of the largest palaces in the country, also known as Amba Vilas, was the residence of the Wodeyar Mahararaja's of the Mysore state.
		The palace is spectacularly illuminated on Sunday nights, and during the festive season of Dussera.
	www.webindia123.com /monuments/palaces/mysore.htm (814 words)

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		Mysore is a dream city that never lets down the visitors with its clean, light and easygoing environment.
		The palaces and temples around the city speak volumes about heritage and architecture of the medieval times and the kind of patronage the city received from its rulers.
		The palace, designed by an English architect and completed in 1912, was built in place of an earlier palace which was burnt down in 1897.The main palace building is made of massive gray granite with a tower covered by a gilded dome.
	mudamysore.org /mysorecityinfo.htm (1076 words)

	Mysore India - mysore.net
		Mysore is the second biggest City in the State of Karnataka.
		Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of the old world with its many institutions that propagate Carnatic Classical music and dance.
		Mysore District is an undulating table land, covered in parts by granite outcrops and fringed by verdant forests.
	www.mysore.net (171 words)

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		Mysore Palace or the Maharaja's Palace, situated in the centre of the city, is the major attraction in Mysore.
		Within the palace compound there are twelve temples, built in between the 14th century and 1953 A.D. Some of the temples are built in traditional Dravidian style of architecture, that includes the Varashaswamy Temple.
		Situated to the west of Mysore palace, this palace was built by Krishnaraja Wodeyar the third.
	www.infoindiatours.com /attractions/mysore-palace-mysore.html (942 words)

	Seasons India :: Palaces - Mysore Palace
		The Mysore Palace, once the residence of the Wodeyars, is one of the largest palaces of its kind in India, and one of the most splendid.
		The palace provides a magnificent view on Sunday evenings, and during festivals, when the whole palace is illuminated by thousands of lightbulbs.
		Mysore should preferably be visited at the time of Dussehra, a festival which comes in the month of September or October.
	www.seasonsindia.com /travel/fort_mysore_sea.htm (415 words)

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		Mysore has never failed to mesmerize the tourists with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples.
		Philomena's Church is one of the oldest churches in Mysore.
		Fourteen km northeast of Mysore is Srirangpattnam, an island fortress and the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/mysore.html (1078 words)

	GRS Fantasy Park, Mysore
		Mysore District is a popular tourist destination, offering several attractions ranging from the royal splendour of Mysore City and its fabulous Dasara Festival to exquisite temples, pilgrimage centres and scenic spots.
		Mysore was the capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, feudatories of the Vijayanagar Empire, who declared their independence in the 16th century and ruled in Mysore until independence, barring three decades when Haider Ali and his son Tipu Sultan wrested power from them.
		A priceless national treasure and the pride of a kingdom, the Mysore Palace is the seat of the famed Wodeyar Maharajas of Mysore.
	www.grsfantasypark.com /mysore_attractions.html (2062 words)

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		Mysore is just as famous for its silk and sandalwood, as its palaces and its leisurely way of life.
		Mysore city was the capital of the old royal Mysore province.
		The striking feature of the palace is a staircase of Italian marble branching off from a landing to reach the first floor hall.
	www.tourism-southindia.com /south-india-cities/mysore-karnataka.html (530 words)

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		Mysore Palace also called as Maharaja's Palace, is situated in the centre of the city at Mirza Road.
		The original palace built of wood, was designed by a British architect for the Maharaja of Mysore, but it burnt down in 1897.
		The elephant gate lies at the centre of the palace, which is the main entrance to the palace.
	www.allindiatravelinfo.com /mysore-palace-india.html (944 words)

	Mysore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mysore is the administrative seat of Mysore District, and Mysore Division.
		Mysore is called the City of Palaces as a result of the number of palaces situated in the city, including Amba Vilas (Main Mysore Palace), Rajendra Vilas (the summer palace, situated on the Chamundi hills) and Jayalakshmi Vilas (now in the University of Mysore premises).
		Mysore is the railway junction for the district, and rail lines connect Mysore city to Bangalore to the northeast via Mandya, the rail junction at Hassan to the northwest, and Chamarajanagar via Nanjangud to the south east.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mysore (2529 words)

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		Mysore is the erstwhile capital of Wodeyars, the rulers of Mysore State.
		Mysore is certainly a charming, old-fashioned and undaunting town dominated by the spectacular Maharaja's Palace, around which the boulevards of the city radiate.
		In the tenth century Mysore was known as "Mahishur", the town where the buffalo-demon Mahishashur was slain by the goddess Durga.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /mysore (394 words)

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		Today, Mysore is a modern vibrant city that has retained its old world charm and draws tourists and visitors from around the world.
		The grand mysore palace with its four arched entrances stands at the centre of the town.
		During weekends the whole palace is lit with thousands of lights, a spectatacular sight!Built over a period of 15 years,it is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world.
	www.mysooru.com (413 words)

	Mysore travel guide - Wikitravel
		Mysore is a city in the state of Karnataka in India's South region.
		The palaces built by the Wodeyars and the yearly celebration of Dusshera are a holdover of that period.
		Mysore is part of Karnataka state and the liquor laws are one of the most liberal in the sub continent.
	wikitravel.org /en/Mysore (1979 words)

	Mysore Travel, Tour Packages, Tours, Hotels, Holidays Or Vacation In Mysore
		Mysore, the capital city of the Wodeyars has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad shady avenues and sacred temples.
		The city's star attraction is the magnificent Mysore Palace - a kaleidoscope of colors, stained glass and gilt, mosaic floors, marble and heavy wooden doors.
		Mysore is a vibrant city teeming with tourists and visitors.
	us.makemytrip.com /destination/mysore/mysore.htm (684 words)

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		Mysore, pre independence, was once the seat of the maharajas of Mysore, a princely state covering about a third of present-day Karnataka.
		On all the 10 days the Mysore palace is illuminated and renowned musicians from the state give performances in front of the palace.
		It is 120 kms from Mysore and 247 kms from Bangalore.
	www.delhiagrajaipur.com /south-india-golden-triangle/mysore-travel.html (797 words)

	Mysore Tourism,Mysore India Tourism,Info on Mysore Tourism,Mysore Tourism Guide in India
		Mysore is the second biggest City of Karnataka State, which still preserves its age-old glory that in its majestic palaces, forts and gardens.
		The small town of Mysore, which restrained in the walls of the fort was expended and transfigured into a modern township at the time of Krishnaraja Wadiyar III.
		Mysore Palace is one of the major attractions of Mysore.
	www.indiasite.com /karnataka/mysore (1554 words)

	Welcome to Mysore Dasara
		Mysore is the former Capital of the erstwhile Wodeyars and the state of Mysore.
		Mysore, or Mahishur as it was called in the past, traces its history back to the mythical past, when Goddess Chamundeshwari of Chamundi Hills killed the wicked buffalo-headed demon, Mahishasura.
		Mysore also has associations with the Mahabharatha and King Ashoka of 3rd century B.C. During the Wodeyar rule, Mysore reached the zenith of its glory as a fabled center of oriental splendor.
	www.mysoredasara.com (466 words)

	India Image : A Gateway for Government of India Info over the web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mysore is one of the major cities in the South Indian state of Karnataka.
		The palace was built by the twenty-fourth Wodeyar Raja in 1912 on the site of the old wooden palace that was gutted in the year 1897.
		The palace has now been converted into a museum, which treasures the souvenirs, paintings, jewellery, royal costumes and other items, which were once possessed by the Wodeyars.
	indiaimage.nic.in /MysorePalace.htm (500 words)

	Famous Places In Mysore,Famous Tourist Places of Mysore,Travel Places in Mysore India
		Mysore has never failed to spellbind the visitors with its unique charm, royal palaces, rich heritage, majestic buildings, exquisitely laid-out gardens, sacred temple complexes and broad shady boulevard.
		The Palace is a treasure abode of gorgeous sculptures and carvings from all over the world.
		The palace is the foremost specimen of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture with its imposing Durbar Hall showcasing arrayed ceiling with beautiful designs and patterns and many sculpted pillars.
	www.indiasite.com /karnataka/mysore/placestosee.html (922 words)

	Mysore Palace,Mysore Palace Tour,Mysore Palace Tour in India,Mysore Palace Tour on Karnataka,Tours to Mysore Palace in ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mysore Palace is one of the most magnificent buildings.
		The beauty and splendour of the palace is magnified on Sundays and festive occasions when the whole palace sparkles under the glow of lights.
		The walls of the palace are painted with pictures of the Dassera processions and these paintings are painted in such a manner that from any angle you can see the procession coming towards you.
	www.south-india-tour.net /karnataka/mysore-palace.html (464 words)

	Welcome to Mysore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mysore traces its history into the mythological books where there is reference of Mahishasur (Mahishasura) or the buffalo-headed demon king who is believed to have lived here.
		Mysore has emerged as a thriving market for exotic sandalwood and incense, the Mysore silk sarees and stone carved sculptures.
		Mysore does not have an extreme type of climate and the weather throughout the year is pleasant.
	www.naveenmysore.com /mysore/mysore.htm (579 words)

	Welcome to the Palace City, City of Kings
		Cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore is a majestic, mysterious and mesmersing city.
		Mysore is a place well renowned for Dasara festival and is a favored tourism destination throughout India.
		The city of Mysore is easily accessible to all parts of the country by rail as well as road.
	www.mysoretourism.org (260 words)

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		Mysore also has associations with the Mahabharata and King Ashoka of the 3rd century B.C. During the Wodeyar rule Mysore reached the zenith of its glory as a fabled centre of oriental splendour.
		The Mysore palace is often compared with the Buckingham palace in England.
		Mysore is connected with Chennai by Shatabdi Express.Mysore is connected by road to all important cities of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
	hotels.samsantravels.com /places/mysore/mysore.htm (286 words)

	User Reviews and comparison blog on Mysore - Tourist Attractions by PrashD on MouthShut.com
		Mysore gets its name from Mahishur, as it was called in the 10th century, and is believed to be the place where Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura.
		The Mysore Palace is one of the major attractions for tourists as it is one of the most well kept palaces in the country.
		This infact is a palace, the Jaganmohan Palace although it is not as grand as the City Palace.
	www.mouthshut.com /review/Mysore-24002-1.html (922 words)

	Mysore Palace India,Palace in Mysore,Information on Mysore Palace
		Mysore Palace, which is located in the heart of the city, isone of the most attractive monument in Mysore and one of the largest palaces in the country....
		The palace is spectacularly illuminated on Sunday nights, and during the festive season of Dussehra.
		The palace has now been converted into a museum, which treasures the souvenirs, paintings, jewelery, royal costumes and other items, which were once possessed by the Wodeyars.
	www.indiantravels.com /forts-palaces-in-india/mysore-palace.html (517 words)

	Srirangapatnam mysore, Srirangapatnam India, Srirangapatnam tour, Srirangapatnam picture, Srirangapatnam tourist ...
		northeast of Mysore is Srirangapatnam, an island fortress and the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
		A kilometer east of the fort is the Daria Daulat Bagh, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan built in 1784.
		The summer palace Dariya Daulath (meaning "wealth of the sea") with its ornate arches and ceiling, breath taking range of classical paintings, was Tippu’s favourite retreat, which now houses a museum with a fabulous collection of rare coins, paintings and personal belongings of Tippu.
	www.tourtravelworld.com /hot_spots/mysore/srirangapatnam (672 words)

	Welcome to Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel - Index
		This is the Lalitha Mahal Palace, built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to host his most important guest, the Viceroy of India.
		Set on a ridge commanding a panoramic view of the gently sloping and curving valley, at the foot of the Chamundi hill, this dream-like palace was built in the year 1931 for special guests of the Maharajas.
		The building is a majestic, two-storey composition of twin ionic columns, a projecting porch on the ground floor, spherical domes with laterns and the central dome which dominates the elevation.
	www.lalithamahalpalace.com (156 words)

	Bangalore Monuments - www.bangalorebest.com
		The palace was earlier surrounded by beautiful gardens in the midst of a vast open area, which have reduced considerably today.
		This palace is largely constructed of wood, and is famous for its carving and paintings.
		Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Chief Minister of the then Mysore State between 1951-1956 was responsible for the concept, the structure and the setting of this magnificent building.
	www.bangalorebest.com /discoverbangalore/sightseeing/ban-monuments.asp (899 words)

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