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{{Infobox building<br />
| name = Bengaluru Palace<br />
| image = Bangalore Mysore Maharaja Palace.jpg<br />
| image_size = <br />
| image_caption = Front facade<br />
| location_town = [[Bengaluru]]<br />
| location_country = India<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|12.9987|77.5920|region:IN-KA|display=inline}}<br />
| construction_start_date = 1873<br />
| completion_date = 1878<br />
| architect = <br />
| owner = <br />
| map_caption = Location within Karnataka<br />
| architectural_style = [[Tudor Revival architecture]]<br />
| website = [https://bengaluruurban.nic.in/en/tourist-place/bangalore-palace/ Official website]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Bengaluru Palace''' is a 19th-century royal [[palace]] located in [[Bengaluru]], Karnataka, India. It was commissioned by the [[Maharaja of Mysore]], and was completed in 1874. The palace is open for public viewing, and in the recent years, the palace grounds have been to host various events and fairs, and is home to an [[amusement park]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
The palace was commissioned for the [[Chamarajendra Wadiyar X]], the [[Maharaja of Mysore]], in 1873. It was built on a {{cvt|454|acre}} plot of land, owned by [[John Garrett (linguist)|John Garrett]], a linguist, and principal of the [[Central College, Bengaluru|Central High School]]. It was completed in 1878 at a cost of {{INRconvert|1|m|year=1880}}.<ref name="Maya">{{cite book|title=Bangalore, The Story of a City|author=Maya Jayapal|year=1997|isbn=978-8-186-85209-5|publisher=Eastwest Books|location=Chennai|page=131}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/a-missionary-a-palace-and-the-bhagavad-gita-101696965618770.html|title=A missionary, a palace, and the Bhagavad Gita|date=11 October 2023|access-date=1 June 2025|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><br />
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== Architecture and design ==<br />
The palace is located about {{cvt|5.3|km}} north of the city centre. It has a built up area of {{cvt|45000|ft2}}.<ref name="Palace">{{cite web|url=https://karnatakatourism.org/en/attractions/bangalore-palace/|title=Bangalore Palace|work=[[Government of Karnataka]]|access-date=1 March 2026}}</ref> Its design is based on the [[Windsor Castle]] in England, and built in [[Tudor Revival architecture]].<ref name="Palace"/><ref name="Maya"/><ref name="Disha">{{cite book|title=Bangalore - Mysore|year=1994|isbn=978-0-863-11431-1|publisher=Disha Books|page=179}}</ref> It consists of large [[fortified tower]]s, and turreted [[parapet]]s. Parts of the exterior walls are covered by plants. The palace has 34 rooms and a [[swimming pool]]. The interiors feature intricate wood work, motifs, and various art pieces.<ref name="Palace"/><br />
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== Usage ==<br />
The palace complex is open to visitors.<ref name="Palace"/> The open courtyard and grounds are used for various events such as concerts, exhibitions, weddings, and cultural programs. There is an [[amusement park]] inside the palace grounds.<ref name="Palace"/><ref name="Disha"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=10&contentid=2011110120111101005500501443879bb|title=Rude shock for Metallica fans|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331233350/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=10&contentid=2011110120111101005500501443879bb|archive-date=31 March 2012|work=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> Various movies have been shot in the palace complex.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/unexplored-for-long-karnataka-wakes-up-to-the-benefits-of-film-tourism/articleshow/53701586.cms|title=Karnataka wakes up to film tourism|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 August 2016|access-date=1 June 2020}}</ref><br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Palace, Bangalore (1890). Curzon Collection's 'Souvenir of Mysore Album'.jpg|In 1890<br />
File:Aerial view of Bangalore Palace and Palace Grounds (2).jpg|Aerial view<br />
File:Main Room at the Bangalore Palace (15862432655).jpg|Interior<br />
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace (15732183225).jpg|Interior<br />
Main Passageway at the Tipu Sultan Palace (15548622278).jpg|Interior<br />
Top Floor (Bangalore Palace) (15749130257).jpg|Interior<br />
Bangalore Palace Interior 4870.jpg|Interior<br />
File:Main Floor at Bangalore Palace (2) (15466720327).jpg|Interior<br />
</gallery><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[Mysore Palace]]<br />
*[[Wadiyar dynasty]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Commons category|Bangalore Palace}}<br />
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* {{Official website|https://bengaluruurban.nic.in/en/tourist-place/bangalore-palace/}}<br />
{{Bengaluru topics}}<br />
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[[Category:1862 establishments in India]]<br />
[[Category:Amusement parks in Karnataka]]<br />
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