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| Jul 03, 2007 1:19 pm |
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re: re: INFORMATION ON TIPU'S FORT IN BANGALORE REQUIRED URGENTLY |
Ram Sridhar
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Like Arun has mentioned, there are three Palaces/Fort of Tipu are in and around Bangalore. Here is the detailed info:
1.TIPU'S FORT/PALACE-City Market Area, Bangalore: In the busy, crowded City Market area lies the remnants of Tipu's Fort. Originally this fort was built by Chikkadeva Raya and was later extended, dimantled and rebuilt by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan.
What remains now is parts of the fort wall with a tablet marking the place where Cornwallis had breached it in 1791. In the courtyard is the Ganesha Temple that is popularly thought to represent Tipu Sultan's religious tolerance. The fort is noted for its beautifully carved arches on the gate walls.
Within the fort are the remains of Tipu's Palace. Haider Ali started the construction which was completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791. It was used as a summer retreat. It was known as the "Abode of Peace". Currently the settings evoke memories of a two storied ornate wooden structure with pillars, arches and balconies. Location: In the City Market area.
The main charm of the fort is the art gallery of nearly a thousand historical photos, including those of viceroys, maharajas and other famous personalities besides the delicate carvings and paintings.
Visiting Hours: 10am to 6pm. The palace is closed on Sunday. There is also an Entry Fee to the fort.
2.TIPU'S FORT-DEVANAHALLI:
A small stone tablet surrounded by a small structure is all that announces the birthplace of Tipu Sultan in Devanahalli. Situated 35 kms from Bangalore, on Bangalore-Bellary Road, Devanahalli, was earlier known as Devana Doddi and Devana Pura. Tipu renamed it as Yusufabad, which however did not prove to be popular.
Tipu Sultan was born in Devanahalli in 1750. As one reaches the town from Bangalore, one finds a signboard, proclaiming the birthplace of Tipu. A few yards away is a stone tablet surrounded by fields, stating that Tipu was born here. A little distance away is the Devanahalli fort.
The fort was built in 1501 by Mallabairegowda, and remained until the mid seventeenth century, in the hands of his descendants. In 1749, Mysore Dalawai, Nanjarajaiah, attacked the fort and occupied it. Later, the fort passed into the hands of Hyder Ali and then Tipu Sultan. In 1791, Lord Cornwallis laid siege to the fort and took possession of it during the Mysore War.
The house in Devanahalli where Tipu and Hyder Ali stayed can be seen. Residents of the town say that the authorities have made no attempt to either preserve or protect the monuments. Others point out that the house of Dewan Purnaiah, who was a high ranking official during the time of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, still exists. But there is no board or sign indicating this.
The old buildings and structures in the fort are disintegrating, gradually. The fort is also crumbling and is badly in need of repairs. Several houses have sprung up within the walls and buildings and other structures dating to the period of Tipu Sultan are either being demolished or modernised.
3.TIPU'S PALACE-NANDI HILLS
The pleasant hill resort of Nandi Hills is also known as Nandigiri or Nandidurga amongst the locals. The Nandi Hills have attracted people since long. Nandi hills were the summer haven of Tipu Sultan as well as the British. The palace of Tipu Sultan and the Bungalows of the British stand in testimony of the same. Now Nandi Hills are popular with the tourists and act as ideal weekend getaway for the people from Bangalore. In the past the Nandi Hills have attracted the likes of Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, Sir Mark Cubbon, Queen Elizabeth II among others.
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