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  Srirangapatna - Mysore
Srirangapatna enshrines Vishnu as Ranganatha in the Ranganathaswamy temple, which is said to date back to the period of the Ganga ruler Tirumalaiya of the 9th century CE.
Srirangapatna is one of the Pancharanga Kshetras in the course of the river Kaveri.
Srirangapatna is also known as Aadi Rangam, Srirangam as Antha Rangam and Sivasamudram in Karnataka as Madhyarangam.
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 The Ultimate Srirangapatna - American History Information Guide and Reference
Srirangapatna (British called it Seringapatam) is a small town, 13 km from Mysore in southern India.
Tipu Sultan ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from Srirangapatna in the 18th century.
Near Srirangapatna is the Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary which is the breeding site for many bird species such as the Painted Stork, Open-billed Stork, Black-headed Ibis, River Tern, Great Stone Plover and Indian Shag.
www.historymania.com /american_history/Srirangapatna   (353 words)

  
 Monument of neglect - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Srirangapatna is resplendent with temples, mosques, palaces, tombs, forts and many other monuments which throw light on the glorious grandeur of a bygone era.
In 1454, Timmana Dannayaka, a chief of Nagama-ngala obtained permission from the Vijayanagara king Prauda-deva Raya and erected a fort at Srirangapatna, which is believed to be one of the strongest forts in the country.
Srirangapatna is a city that boasts of many places of historical importance.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec12/spt6.asp   (597 words)

  
 Srirangapatna Tourism - Srirangapatna India Tourism - Srirangapatna Tourism Guide : India Line Travel
"Srirangapatna is an island fortress of Tipu Sultan situated on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway.
Thehistory-rich town of Srirangapatna was the capital of the Warrior-Kings Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan - The Tiger of Mysore.
Srirangapatna remains in a ruined state recalling the Battle fought and the past glory.
www.indialine.com /travel/karnataka/srirangapatna   (227 words)

  
 Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan, Tiger of Mysore
Srirangapatna is an island town on the Bangalore-Mysore Highway and is encircled by the river Cauvery.
However, in the Third Anglo-Mysore war, he was defeated in his capital, Srirangapatna, and was forced to sign a humiliating treaty on March 22, 1792 as per which he had to concede half of his kingdom and pay an indemnity of 33 million rupees to the British.
He died fighting during the storming of Srirangapatna on 4th May 1799 in the fourth Anglo-Mysore war.
www.geocities.com /tipus_srirangapatna   (190 words)

  
 Chitralakshana,all about Indian art and artists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Srirangapatna renowned for the seemingly impregnable fort of Tipu Sultan is about 15 kms from Mysore in the Mandya district of Karnataka.
Till the end of the 18th century Srirangapatna was not only a flourishing city of importance but had also been the capital of a number of powerful rulers.
The Daria Daulat Bagh in Srirangapatna meaning 'the wealth of the sea' was the summer residence of Tipu Sultan where he is supposed to have conducted most of his business transactions.
www.chitralakshana.com /articles/veenashekar/OBJECTSOFMATERIALCULTURE.HTM   (1841 words)

  
 www.jainheritagecentres.com> Jainism In India> Karnataka> Srirangapatna   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Srirangapatna holds a unique place in the history of Karnataka and the history of Indian Independence.
In 1610 when Raja Wodeyar of Mysore took pocession of Srirangapatna, it was the capital of the Rajas of Mysore and continued to be the seat of the Government under Haider Ali and Tippu Sultan until its capture by the British in 1799.
Srirangapatna is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Mysore and Mandya.
www.jainheritagecentres.com /karnataka/srirangapatna.htm   (270 words)

  
 Srirangapatna: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Srirangapatna (British called it Seringapatam) is a small town, EHandler: no quick summary.
The kingdom of mysore was a kingdom of southern india, which was founded about 1400 by the wodeyar dynasty, who ruled the state until indian independence in...
The painted stork, mycteria leucocephala, is a large wading bird in the stork family ciconiidae....
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 Wodeyar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He expanded the borders of the Mysore kingdom and also shifted the capital from the city of Mysore in 1610 to Srirangapatna, a rare island formed by the river Cauvery, which provided natural protection against military attacks.
The viceroy of the Vijayanagar kingdom headquartered at Srirangapatna.
But his only son died (effect of the curse !) just a day before the commencement of Navaratri, but the king after consulting experts has laid down the rule that the celebration of the ceremonies will not be interfered even due to the death of Royal members.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wodeyar   (2391 words)

  
 Srirangapatna - TheBestLinks.com - Bird, India, Tipu Sultan, Vishnu, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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Srirangapatna is a small town near Mysore in southern India.
The town of Srirangam near Trichy is also similar in that it is in an island formed by Kaveri and is the site of the most important shrine dedicated to 'Sri Ranganatha Swamy'.
www.thebestlinks.com /Srirangapatna.html   (249 words)

  
 My-Kannada.com: Premier Karnataka Portal - Mandya   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Once the capital of the Rajas of Mysore, Srirangapatna was also the seat of government for Hyder and Tipu till the defeat of Tipu in 1799 and the shifting of the Wodeyar capital to Mysore.
Around the town of Srirangapatna and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and the lokapavani are small bathing ghats attached to temples that attract pilgrims as well as those looking for picturesque locations.
Located south of Srirangapatna, Sangama is where the two branches of river Cauvery re-unite in a small whirlpool formation, which adds to the beauty of the mingling waters.
www.my-kannada.com /p/r/mandya   (2541 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Mysore News : Srirangapatna development to get a boost
Kumaraswamy said the Dasara celebrations had moved to Mysore from Srirangapatna, which was the capital of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom.
The Government would protect the heritage monuments in Srirangapatna and improve tourism infrastructure in the town.
The Chief Minister said his Government was also committed to the development of Mysore, which has been identified as one of the top nine destinations in the country for industrial investment.
www.hindu.com /2006/10/03/stories/2006100304480400.htm   (379 words)

  
 D A I J I W O R L D
Srirangapatna, Dec 6: In a tragic incident, two school children were killed on the spot and six other children were severely injured when a car ran over them near here on Tuesday December 6 morning.
The tragedy struck the children from Gowdahalli when they were waiting for the bus to reach their school in Srirangapatna on the footpath at the bus stop of the village, about 8 kms from here towards Mandya.
The villagers said that the children were waiting for the bus, as the school bus is not operating since a week as it is under repair.
daijiworld.com /news/news_disp.asp?n_id=16774&...   (444 words)

  
 British, French experts to conserve Srirangapatna
Speaking to newspersons in Mysore Monday, he said British experts had recently visited Srirangapatna and identified some of the heritage cluster areas in the town and the same would be conserved.
Ramakrishna said work on documentation of heritage buildings in Mysore and Srirangapatna would be completed by March next.
A draft regulation on heritage conservation would be submitted to the state government by March 2006.
www.rediff.com /news/2005/dec/06sri.htm   (175 words)

  
 Sri Poorna Tours and Travels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Srirangapatna, 14 km north east of Mysore, on the Bangalore - Mysore highway, is the erstwhile capital of Haidar Ali and Tipu Sultan, famed as the Tiger of Mysore.
3 km from Srirangapatna Bus Stop is the Cauvery Sangama, where the two branches of the river rejoin.
About 5 km, from Srirangapatna is the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, a small island on the river Cauvery.
www.travelsmartindia.com /south/sriranga.html   (193 words)

  
 Knowledge :: Travel :: Journey through Kaveri :: In Tipu's Domain
The structure that dominates Srirangapatna is the fort, built in 1454 during the Vijayanagara regime.
The Srirangapatna fort saw the last major siege during the fourth and final Anglo-Mysore war fought in 1799.
The three notable monuments in Srirangapatna erected by Tipu Sultan, are the Masjid, the Darya Daulat Bagh and the Gumbaz.
www.dimdima.com /knowledge/kaveri.asp?tit=In+Tipu's+Domain   (538 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Tipu's legacy lost in the ruins?
THE first glimpse of Srirangapatna Fort as the lumbering Kaveri Express trundles over the bridge sets one thinking of the last battle between Tipu Sultan and the British fought right there.
Though Srirangapatna's history goes beyond the brief Muslim period, it is the legacy of Tipu that draws the crowds.
For a visitor to Srirangapatna, the places of interest are the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, the Darya Daulat (Tipu's summer place), the dungeons in the north-east and tombs.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2003/01/25/stories/2003012500351800.htm   (732 words)

  
 Mysore Palace - Srirangapatna Tippu Palace  - Mysore Zoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Located 16km north east of Mysore city is Srirangapatna an island town on the river Cauvery.
Once the seat of the Mysore Maharajs and beloved capital of Tipu Sultan who briefly ruled Mysore in the eighteenth century, the little island is deeply woven into the history of the region.
At the heart of the town is a majestic temple dedicated to Sri Ranga, after whom Srirangapatna is named.
www.mysorepalace.org /att_palace.htm   (237 words)

  
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Situated near the fort, construction of this palace was begun by Tipu Sultan's father Haider Ali, and completed by Tipu himself in 1791.
It resembles the Daria Daulat Palace at Srirangapatna, Tipu's capital.
Mysore's prime attractions are the Mysore Palace, the Chamundi Hills, the famous Brindavan Gardens, the Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery located in the Jaganmohan Palace, the Mysore Zoo and St. Philomena's Church.
www.travel-in-india.com /bangalore.htm   (1894 words)

  
 Islamic Voice - Shaban/Ramadan 1422
But sadly enough, the concept seems to have been hijacked by self-centred politicians and the institutions that sprouted, seem to be far removed from fulfilling the objective.
The school in historic Srirangapatna town is being run in Agricultural Produce Marketing (TAPMS) shed.
Bijapur, Ramanagram and Srirangapatna schools do not have round-the-clock warden, an essential requirement for residential schools.
www.islamicvoice.com /november.2001/survey.htm   (1190 words)

  
 The Chained Bonded Labourers Of Karnataka
The existing bonded labourers have been working as such for years together without being able to clear their debts which went on mounting inspite of the fact that father, mother, son, daughter-in-law, sister, daughter and their children are all employed and worked as bonded labourers to clear their bonded debt.
There is a small mud road from Srirangapatna - Bannur Road, about 1½ kms long at 11th km from Srirangapatna, leading to the quarry where five bonded labourers were chained and forcibly kept and employed in cutting granite rocks and soling to small pieces for feeding the crushing machine.
Therefore they were taken to the Srirangapatna police station and were made to sit on an 'Aralikatte', a platform with chains on their legs for the public to come and see them.
www.ambedkar.org /books/bl.htm   (8153 words)

  
 D A I J I W O R L D
In 1784, Tippu-Sultan the tiger of mysore is said to have captured Christians from all over Kanara coast when they were on their way to the church on Ash Wednesday.
Other religion was imposed on them and our fore-fathers underwent circumcision and thus a community of 1000’s of people had to leave their homes forcibly and in a way brought faith to Srirangapatna.
It was after this Abbe Dubois was invited to build the church and a sizeable number of people marched back home only to see their fallen fortresses and had to grieve for the departed dear ones.
www.daijiworld.com /chan/achievers_view.asp?a_id=28   (1047 words)

  
 Young Island Resorts - Eco-Friendly Resort
Karnataka is an enchanting land abounding in scenic beauty, rich is flora and fauna.
Srirangapatna is an island town encircled by river Cauvery.
The temple of Lord Sriranganatha is said to have been built by the Chieftain Thirumalaiah in 894 AD.
www.youngislandresorts.com /inandaround.html   (327 words)

  
 1Up India > India > Karnataka > Srirangapatna > all about srirangapatna, karnataka
The city of Srirangapatna has a pleasant climate throughout the year and there is no harm visiting the place anytime of the year.
Historical Significance : Srirangapatna remains in a ruined state recalling the Battles fought & the past glory.This was once the capital of Hyderali & his son Tippu Sultan, "The Tiger of Mysore".
Nature and Scenic Beauty : Srirangapatna is very near to Mysore,also near to Srirangapatna are sandalwood and teak forests and wild life and bird sanctauries which give the place a lush fresh look.
www.1upindia.com /states/karnataka/srirangapatna   (228 words)

  
 Amblee Holiday Resort > Ultimate Island of Paradise
Srirangapatna is small town 15 km northeast of Mysore.
5 Km from Srirangapatna, lush green islands on the river Cauvery, are home for an astonishing variety of migratory birds from as far away as Siberia - Spoon bills, Open Bill Stork, White Ibis, Little Egret, Darter, Pond Heron, Cattle Egret, Cormorant, Wild Duck, Peafowl.
A little boat takes you close to the islands where the trees are covered with birds of different species.
www.ambleeresort.com /aroundcity.htm   (314 words)

  
 Urbanisation and Urban Sprawl
It includes Mysore taluk of Mysore district, Srirangapatna, Mandya and Maddur taluks of Mandya district, Channapatna, Ramanagaram, Bangalore South and Bangalore North taluks of Bangalore district.
The details of the villages are shown in Appendix D. The present investigation analyses the growth pattern within a buffer of 4 km across the roads connecting Bangalore with Ramanagaram, Ramanagaram with Channapatna, Channapatna with Maddur, Maddur with Mandya, Mandya with Srirangapatna and Srirangapatna with Mysore (Figure 1).
During the exploratory survey, it was found that there was a strong presence of sprawl within a buffer of 4 km around the highway and hence detailed investigations within a buffer of 4 km around the highway were undertaken.
wgbis.ces.iisc.ernet.in /energy/urban/chapter4.htm   (609 words)

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