Mysore
Mysore : is the second-most populous city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka . It is the headquarters of Mysore district and Mysore division . As the traditional seat of the Wadiyar dynasty , the city functioned as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries (1399 to 1947). Known for its heritage structures , palaces (such as the famous Mysore Palace ), and its culture , Mysore has been called the "City of Palaces", the "Heritage City", and the " Cultural capital of Karnataka ". The Mysore Palace Mysore Palace , also known as Amba Vilas Palace , is a historical palace and a royal residence. It used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty and the seat of the Kingdom of Mysore . The palace is in the centre of Mysore, and faces the Chamundi Hills eastward. Mysore is commonly described as the...