Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

It is located at Bangalore. This structure has been built entirely with Teak Wood and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies .It is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is believed that the Tipu Sultan used to conduct his Durbar (court) from eastern and western balconies of the upper floor. There are four smaller rooms in the corners of 1st floor which were used to known as Zena –na Quarters. There are beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace..The site also holds a painting of grand throne visualized by Tipu Sultan himself. Coated with gold sheets and struck with precious emerald stones. Tipu has vowed never to use it until he completely defeated the English Army. Hence, after the death of Tipu, British administration dismantled the throne and auctioned in parts since it was too expensive for a single person to buy it in entire piece . The rooms in the ground floor have been converted into a small museum showcasing various achievements of Tipu Sultan and his administration. There are newly done portraits of the people and places at that time. There is a replica of Tipu’s Tiger, which is presently at the Victoria and Albert Museum at London .The cloths of Tipu Sultan and his crown are present in silver and gold pedestal. The silver vessels given by a General to Hyder Ali is also displayed.

       The space in front of the palace developed as a Garden and lawn by Horticulture Department, Government of Karnataka. The palace is opened to public daily from 10 am, to 6 p.m. (except Sundays).