Here is everything you need to know to visit the Mysore Palace , one of the grandest and most incredible buildings in India. An incredibly breathtaking example of Indo - Saracenic style of architecture, the Mysore Palace is a magnificent edifice located in Mysore in the state of Karnataka. Also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, it is the former palace of the royal family of Mysore and is still their official residence. Mysore Palace or the Mysore Maharaja Palace is located in the heart of the city. Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in India. And is one of the largest palaces in the country, it is also known as Amba Vilas Palace , which was the residence of the Wodeyar Maharajas of the Mysore state. Locally in Kannada, it is called Mysuru Aramane. The original palace built of wood got burnt down in 1897, during the wedding of Jayalakshammanni, the eldest daughter of Chamaraja Wodeyar, and ... Mysore Palace is the official residence of the Wodeyars, the former rulers of Mysore kingdom in Karnataka. Learn about its origin, style, attractions, events and how to visit this historical monument.
