In June of 2008, I went to India for business. I was there for 3 weeks, and took some time to go sightseeing. While most of the places I wanted to photograph didn't allow it (active temples, etc.) I did get some photos, mostly of sights in and around Mysore, which is a couple of hours drive from Bangalore.
Now we're somewhere. This is Tipu Sultan's Dariya-Daulat, "the wealth of the sea", his summer palace. It was build in 1784, about the time the British were trying to take over. Tipu was a muslem, scholar, general, and all around great dude, supposedly. He allied with the French, and fought against the British along with his father.
The castle is incredible. Every square centimeter is painted with pictures showing the things that went on during Tipu's life. Alas, no photos allowed inside. From the outside this building is pretty ugly. If you are there, go inside.
The castle is incredible. Every square centimeter is painted with pictures showing the things that went on during Tipu's life. Alas, no photos allowed inside. From the outside this building is pretty ugly. If you are there, go inside.
Now we're somewhere. This is Tipu Sultan's Dariya-Daulat, "the wealth of the sea", his summer palace. It was build in 1784, about the time the British were trying to take over. Tipu was a muslem, scholar, general, and all around great dude, supposedly. He allied with the French, and fought against the British along with his father.
The castle is incredible. Every square centimeter is painted with pictures showing the things that went on during Tipu's life. Alas, no photos allowed inside. From the outside this building is pretty ugly. If you are there, go inside.
The castle is incredible. Every square centimeter is painted with pictures showing the things that went on during Tipu's life. Alas, no photos allowed inside. From the outside this building is pretty ugly. If you are there, go inside.
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