Mysore
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Statue of Mahishasura located on Chamundi Mountain
Statue of Mahishasura located on Chamundi Mountain
Map of Karnataka with Mysore marked
Karnatak Ankit on the map of India
Mysore
Mysore is the second largest city of Karnataka's province of India. It is situated on the border of Tamil Nadu about 150 kilometers south of the state capital, Bangalore.
History
The authentic history of Mysore is obtained after the invasion of Alexander (327 BC) on India. After that storm, the northern part of Mysore had the right to the Satavahan dynasty and this right lasted till the second century AD. These kings of Mysore were called 'Satkarni'. After this, the Pallavas were ruled by the Kadamb dynasty on the north Kashmir region and on the eastern side. The capital of Kadambo was in Vanvasi and in Kanchi of Pallavas. Meanwhile, the seventh King of the Ikshvaku dynasty, Durvinith, snatched some areas from the Pallavas and took control of it. The eighth ruler, Sripur, defeated the Pallavas and assumed the title of "Paramanadi", which also holds the title of the successors of the Gang Dynasty.
Chalukyas invaded North Western region in the fifth century. In the sixth century, the Chalukya King Pulicashin stripped the Vothadi from the Pallavas and established the capital there. At the end of the eighth century, the king of Dhruv or Dhrruv of Rashtrakuta dynasty collected taxes from the King of Pallava and also got the king of the Ganges dynasty. Later Gang King was released. After Rachmal (about 820 AD) the effect of the gang dynasty began to grow again. In 1004, Cholavanshiya Rajendra Chola defeated Ganges and took control of South and Eastern part.
The rest of Mysore has the right of Western Chalukyas on the north and west areas. Among them Vikramaditya was very famous, which ruled from 1076 to 1126. In 1155 the Chalukyas were replaced by the Kolchuris. Their power continued till 1153
At the end of the Gang war, the right of the Poisal or the Hoysal dynasty was established. These were called Yadava or Chandravanshi. Among them Bittidev was more famous, which ruled from 1104 to 1141. After capturing Talakad in 1116, he removed the Cholas from Mysore. In 1343, the head of this lineage ended.
In 1336, a Hindu kingdom named Vijayanagara emerged near Tungabhadra. Its founders were Harihar and Bukk. Its eight kings took control of the throne. After his death, his three sons, Narasimha, Krishnaray and Achyutrai, took over the throne. In 1565, the Vijayanagar state ended in the battle of Taliphata by the joint attack of Bijapur, Golkonda and Muslim states.
In the 18th century, the signatory of Muslim ruler Haider Ali was raised on Mysore. In 1782, after his death, his son, Tipu Sultan, was the ruler till 1799. Both of them fought many battles with the British Tipu Sultan died in the battle of Srirangpatam. After that, the British took control of the destiny of Mysore. But the political situation continued to remain confused, so in 1831, the Hindu king was removed from the throne and was appointed the British Commissioner. In 1881, sitting on Hindu Raja Ram Rajendra Gaddi In 1894, he died in Calcutta. His eldest son became king under the protection of the Queen, and in 1902 he was given full powers of governance. On being independent of India, Mysore was made a separate state in which some of the nearby passes were included. After restructuring of states in India, Mysore came to Karnataka.
Tourism
Mysore is not only important in terms of tourism in Karnataka but it is also important as a link to other nearby tourist sites. Most visitors to the city come during the Dussehra festival of Mysore. When the Mysore Palace and the surrounding sites like Jagan Mohan Palace, Jayalakshmi Vilas and Lalita Mahal have a lot of initiative and festival atmosphere. Karn Lake Lake Zoo, etc. are also the center of attraction. Mysore's cafeteria also attracts many tourists. The Krishnaraj Sagar Dam, a little away from Mysore and the Vrindavan Gardens that it has been one of the most attractive sites. The decoration of this garden, its musical fountains, etc. is among the best places for tourists. Historically, here is the historic site of Shrirang Pattanam, which was established as the focal point of central Tamil civilizations. The education and training of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in Mysore is an ancholic institute. The town is very beautiful and clean, with plenty of colorful garden orchards filled with orchards. Being located on the Chamudhi hill, the house of the natural shade remains. The palace of the former Maharaja, the huge zoo, near the town are the scenic places like Krishnajsagar Dam, Vrindavan Vatika, hill of Chamundi and temple of Somnathpur. Due to these very attractions, it is called Paradise of tourists. Here cotton and silk fabrics, sandalwood soaps, buttons, cane and other artifacts are also made. Here is also the famous Mysore University.
Mysore Palace
Maharaja Rajmahal of Mysore
Main article: Maharaja Palace, Mysore
This palace is the largest center of attraction in Mysore. Located on Mirza Road, this palace is one of India's largest palaces. In it, Vadayyar Maharaj of Mysore State lived. When the wooden castle was burnt, then this palace was built. Built in 1912, this palace was built by British architect Henry Irwin. The roof made of glass of the Kalyan Pavilion, the photographs on the walls and the golden throne is the specialty of this palace.
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