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Of the various places of excursions from Mysore , Srirangapatnam is one of the most famous ones. During Tipu Sultan's tenure Srirangaptnam became the capital of Mysore for a short while. There is a famous quote “I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars. "If you visit the Daria Daulat Bagh and see its lush green garden, the verdant environ and the wide open space, you would actually feel that a leaf of grass provides as much pleasure as the journey walk of the stars. The construction the Daria Daulat Bagh at Srirangapatnam was started by Haider Ali and was completed by Tipu Sultan in 1784. The Daria Daulat Palace, the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan was set amidst the Daria Daulat Bagh. It is located on the southern bank of river Cauvery and is a fine example of Saracenic architecture. The place is inspired by a palace in Sira built by Moghul Governor Dilavar Khan. After long, strenuous confrontations with the British, Tipu used to relax and rejuvenate himself in the palace and its serene surroundings. It was declared a National monument in the year 1959. The palace stands on a raised platform of about 1.5 meters high and is made of teakwood. The amount of wood used in the constructions of ceilings, walls, pillars, canopies and arches is remarkable. The woods are brightly and artistically painted too. The halls of Daria Daulat Palace are painted on all side. War scenes and portrait paintings decor the outer walls of the building. The inner walls are tastefully ornamented with floral patterns and geometric designs. The western hall is filled with pictures of battle fields based on the defeat of Colonel Bailey at Kancheevaram. The eastern hall gracefully exhibits the scenes of courts, Rajas and courtiers. On the first floor of the palace rare collection of coins, European paintings, Persian manuscripts and Tipu memorabilia are exhibited. It has been converted into a museum and the huge portrait of Tipu Sultan portrays the master among his possessions. The museum also contains the famous oil painting “Storming of Sirangapattanam” by Sir Robert Ker Porter which features the final fall of Srirangapatnam on 4 th may 1799. The Daria Daulat Bagh is accessible by car or bus from Mysore and Bangalore. The heroics of Tipu Sultan are finely laid down at the Daria Daulat Palace. You can relish the synthesis of the magnificence of architectural beauty and tranquility of verdant environ in the place called Daria Daulat Bagh.
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