Maharaja’s Palace
Maharaja’s Palace (Mysore Palace) Maharaja’s Palace, a fantastic palace, one of the grandest monarchial residences of India, was the home of the Maharaja of Wadiyar. The previous palace burned down…
Continue readingMaharaja’s Palace (Mysore Palace) Maharaja’s Palace, a fantastic palace, one of the grandest monarchial residences of India, was the home of the Maharaja of Wadiyar. The previous palace burned down…
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