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The city of Mysore is located at the Deccan Plateau, in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The city has played a significant part in the history and culture of the Southern region of the country. The erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore is a pleasant city which still retains an old world charm with its host of palaces, gardens and museums. A popular tourist destination, Mysore offers a host of tourist attractions in and around the city. Most of the tourist attractions in Mysore range from palaces built by the former Royal family of Mysore to a number of parks and gardens. The grand past of the city of Mysore are preserved at the Museums in Mysore . While on a tour to this city of Palaces and Gardens one should visit the Private Residential Museum in Mysore. The museum houses a number of artifacts that provide an insight into the lifestyle of the Wodeyars, former Royal family of Mysore. Private Residential Museum is connected with the famous Mysore Palace. Situated within its premises the Private Residential Museum at Mysore is positioned in the old portion of the Palace. This particular Museum in Mysore was set up by Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wodeyar. A large number of personal artifacts have been displayed in the Private Residential Museum of Mysore. The personal memorabilia of the Royal family is displayed in the various rooms of the Museum. One of the important features of the display is the living room of the former King of Mysore, Krishanraja Wodeyar. The room of the Maharaja features wooden doors that are intricately carved. The pillars in the royal rooms have been decorated with leaf painting made of gold. Another important display at Private Residential Museum is the personal collection of crystals and oriental furniture of the Wodeyars. The displayed collection also includes silver royal thrones and paintings of the city. The personal armory of the former rulers has also been displayed here. The museum also features a silver clock with a photo of the former King of Mysore, Jayachamaraja Wodeyar. 'Vajra Mushti' wrestling trophies of the Maharaja, silver wedding throne of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and black and white photographs of the Royal family is also exhibited in the Museum at Mysore. If you want to connect with the historical past of the city, a visit to the Private Residential Museum in Mysore is a must. The tour to the museum will help you connect with the richness and grandeur of the royal family.
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