Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace is an 18th-century teak-wood palace located in Chamrajpet, central Bengaluru, Karnataka, near Bangalore Fort. Started by Hyder Ali in 1781 and completed by Tipu Sultan in 1791, it served as the summer residence of the ruler of Mysore. Notable for its Indo-Islamic architecture, ornate wooden pillars, arches, balconies and floral frescoes, the two-storey structure now functions as a museum managed by the Archaeological Survey of India displaying artefacts related to Tipu Sultan.

Visitors can expect a two-storey palace built entirely of teak wood with Indo-Islamic architectural features including ornate pillars, cusped arches, balconies and floral frescoes. The ground floor and upper floor contain pillared halls and chambers with exhibits, paintings and artefacts related to Tipu Sultan. The palace is set within a small walled compound with a garden and is located in a busy central area of Bengaluru near Bangalore Fort. Exploration is on foot via wooden staircases and corridors.

Construction was started by Hyder Ali in 1781 and completed by his son Tipu Sultan in 1791. Built entirely of teak wood, it served as the summer residence of Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore. The palace exemplifies Indo-Islamic architecture of the late 18th century and is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

The palace is a notable example of Indo-Islamic architecture with ornate woodwork, arches and frescoes, reflecting the artistic and architectural traditions of the Mysore region in the late 18th century. It houses a museum with artefacts, paintings and memorabilia associated with Tipu Sultan and is an important heritage attraction in Bengaluru.