Shrirangapattana Travel Guide

  Daria Daulat Bagh - Tipu Sultan's summer...
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  • Daria Daulat Bagh - Tipu Sultan's summer palace
      Daria Daulat Bagh - Tipu Sultan's summer...
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  • Gumbaz - Tomb of Tipu Sultan & Hyder Ali
      Gumbaz - Tomb of Tipu Sultan & Hyder Ali
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  •   Things to Do
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  •   Things to Do
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Gumbaz

Gumbaz, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  About 3km east of town is this beautiful tomb complex which was built by Tipu Sultan in 1784 for his parents. It enshrines the cenotaphs of his father, Hyder Ali, his wife Fakr-Un-Nisa and himself following his death in 1799. It is built on a stone plinth, with polished... 

Daria Daulat Bagh

Daria Daulat Bagh, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  Daria Daulat means "the wealth of the sea" but is often referred to as the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. Built in 1787, it stands in the middle of a beautiful garden near the river about 1km from the east gate. Each of its four sides has three arched openings in the centre... 

Place where Tipu's body was found

Place where Tipu's body was found, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  During the Fourth Mysore War, the British laid siege to Srirangapatna on the 4th May 1799 and effectively breached the Fort at Watergate. On hearing of this storming of the enemy, Tipu moved to the spot and, in the fight, was killed by a bullet of a British soldier. It was... 

Masjid-E-Ala Mosque

Masjid-E-Ala Mosque, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  Built by Tipu Sultan, near the Bangalore Gate in the eastern part of the fort, in 1787, this mosque was used regularly for worship by him. The mosque is of magnificent proportions with two beautiful and majestic minarets adorned with exquisite floral cornices and parapets. 

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple

Sri Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy Temple, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  This temple is found just a short distance, south-east of the main Ranganathaswamy Temple. It houses a 7 ft high image of Ugra Narasimha made of black stone which is believed to be the best of its kind in the state. 

Obelisk

Obelisk, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  This monument was erected by the Government of Mysore in 1907 to commemorate the Siege of Srirangapatna by the British Forces under Lieutenant General G. Harris and its final capture by assault on the 4th May 1799. It contains the names of the officers who fell during the... 

Colonel Bailey's Dungeon

Colonel Bailey's Dungeon, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  This dungeon within the fort is where Tipu imprisoned British soldiers. 

Ranganathaswamy Temple

Ranganathaswamy Temple, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  This sacred temple was built by a Ganga chieftain called Tirumalaraja in 894 and was later expanded by the Hoysalas, Vijayanagara monarchs, Mysore Wodeyars and Hyder Ali. The presiding deity is a colossal statue of Lord Vishnu as Ranganatha, reclining on the huge coils of... 

Fort bastions & gates

Fort bastions & gates, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  The fortified ruins of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan's capital, from where they ruled most of southern India can still be seen today. The bastions and turreted parapets were constructed by French engineers employed by Tipu. The gates are the most splendid features and these... 

ANCIENT SHRIRANGANATHSWAMY TEMPLE

ANCIENT SHRIRANGANATHSWAMY TEMPLE, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  srirangapatna takes its name from the celebrated sri ranganathaswamy temple which lies in centre of the town.it is one of the most important places of vaishnavaite pilgrimage in south india.it was built in 9the century bt the ganga rulers and then subsequently improved upon... 

TIPUS DEATH PLACE

TIPUS DEATH PLACE, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  On the 4th of May 1799 A.D., pushed back by the storming troops Tippu moved along the second wall and descending from it near the Watergate tried to enter the town through the second gate.50 meters to the east of Watergate, inside the second fort line, is said to have stood... 

TIPUS SUMMER PALACE DARIA DAULAT BAGH

TIPUS SUMMER PALACE DARIA DAULAT BAGH, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  built of mainly teakwood this indo islamic structure with a vast courtyard in front and huge trees in the surrounding areas makes an important historical stop.since the palace is now converted into museum many relics of the ages gone by can be seen here alongwith dramatic... 

SIGNAGES AND TRIVIA

SIGNAGES AND TRIVIA, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  the gumbaz on its posterior side has a sundial which has carved timings for namaaz prayers so the azaan or call could be given by muezzin at correct time.other trivia are desribed by the photos 

THE MAUSOLEUM INTERIORS

THE MAUSOLEUM INTERIORS, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  the interirs of the domw are in rich yellow golden brown colors depicting the tiger.te corridors have black stone columns.the doorwork is inlaid with ivory. and the windows are carved stone. 

THE GUMBAZ SURROUNDINGS

THE GUMBAZ SURROUNDINGS, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  the gumbaz is surrounded by fine gardens. on the lawns lie many graves with tombstones some having descriptions.the overall mood is sombre.at the end of pathway leading to the tomb shoes have to be removed and deposited with the custodian near entrabce in return u will... 

Transportation  

Train station

Train station, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  Srirangapatna lies on a single track where the line goes between Mysore and Bangalore. It's located just to the west of the town but there's only a few trains that stop here so you're far better off getting a bus from Mysore. 

Bus from Mysore

Bus from Mysore, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  Mini-buses to Srirangapatna depart from near the clock tower on Chandragupta Road. However, they wait until there's enough passengers on board and even drive around a bit to find more before heading off towards Srirangapatna. Even though it's only 16km (10 miles) away it... 

Local Customs  

Washing clothes

Washing clothes, Shrirangapattana

 Willettsworld Says:  As the entire town sits in the middle of the Kaveri River (as an island), water is pretty much everywhere. Like all over India, river water is used for washing clothes (and also for drinking) which is women's work. I saw this small group of women near the main temple to the... 

WOODEN COLUMNS

WOODEN COLUMNS, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  eco friendly structure made of wooden columns the covering sheets are made of coconut leaves woven together to prevent the afternoon heat.they work like shades. 

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SIGNAGE AT DARIA DAULAT MAHAL

SIGNAGE AT DARIA DAULAT MAHAL, Shrirangapattana

 pravdr Says:  THIS BUILDINGWAS THE GARDEN HOUSE OFTIPPU SULTAN AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE RESIDENCE OFCOLONEL ARTHUR WELLESLEYAFTERWARDS DUKE OF WELLINGTON1799 

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 PIC 1 rukia khan tipus wife and syed burhanuddin saheb brother in law of tipu sultanPIC2 Prince nizamuddin son of tipu sultanPIC 4 meeran hussain chief... 

 

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THE LAST BASTION OF TIPU SRIRANGPATNA

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 srirangpatna lies 13 km away from mysore on an island created by cauvery river. this naturally formed island also worked to its advantage of a natural defence against the enemy. the rivers rejoin to... 

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Srirangapatna - Tipu Sultan's last stand

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 Srirangapatna is a small town that's located about 16km (10 miles) northeast of Mysore. The town lies on an island in the middle of the Kaveri River and takes its name from the celebrated... 

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