About Tipu Sultan Birthplace Memorial
The Tipu Sultan Birthplace Memorial is a small protected monument located inside the Devanahalli Fort complex in Devanahalli, about 35 km north of Bengaluru, Karnataka. It marks the birthplace of Tipu Sultan, the 18th-century ruler of Mysore, born on 20 November 1751. The memorial consists of a pillared enclosure with a commemorative plaque and is maintained as a heritage site. It is visited along with the adjacent fort and temples.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, simple pillared memorial enclosure with a stone plaque marking the birthplace, situated within the historic Devanahalli Fort complex. The site is open and modest in scale, surrounded by fort walls, old temples and residential area. There is no large museum display; the visit involves viewing the memorial, reading the inscription, photography and exploring the adjacent fort ruins and temples on foot.
Key highlights
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Birthplace of Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore, born in 1751
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Located inside the historic Devanahalli Fort complex
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Protected heritage memorial with pillared structure and commemorative plaque
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Adjacent to Devanahalli Fort walls and ancient temples
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Easily combined with a visit to Devanahalli Fort and nearby heritage sites