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 You 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.
Ranganathittu
Bird Sanctury:4 Kms from
Srirangapatna, this Bird
Sanctury is home to several
exotic species of birds. Birds
from as far away a Siberia come
here every year.
Getting here:
Road: Most buses that operate
form Bangalore to Mysore stop at
Srirangapatna.
Where to stay:
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