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Tipu Sultan's Fort: The Tiger's Citadel

The Tiger's Citadel

Explore the story of Bangalore Fort, a stronghold that began as humble mud walls and rose to become the nerve center of Tipu Sultan's defiant kingdom before falling in a historic siege.

From Mud to Stone: A Fortress Forged in Conflict

The fort's history is a chronicle of Bangalore's own evolution, from a feudal capital to a strategic prize in the Anglo-Mysore Wars. Click the timeline to trace its transformation.

Anatomy of a Military Stronghold

Though much of the fort was dismantled, its surviving elements reveal a masterpiece of 18th-century military architecture. Click the hotspots to explore its key features.

Simplified Diagram of Surviving Structures

The Summer Palace: A Teakwood Jewel

Known as 'Rashk-e-Jannat' (Envy of Heaven), the Summer Palace is the fort's surviving centerpiece, an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic architecture built almost entirely of teak.

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Pillars & Arches

The palace features graceful arches and fluted pillars, intricately carved from teakwood, showcasing the skill of Mysorean artisans.

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Floral Frescoes

The walls and ceilings were once covered in magnificent floral motifs and paintings, traces of which still evoke the palace's original splendor.

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Royal Durbar

Tipu Sultan conducted his court from the upper floor's eastern and western balconies, which provided a commanding view of his capital.

A Legacy in Layers

The fort's history is marked by the distinct contributions of its primary rulers. This chart visualizes the approximate duration of each major ruling era that shaped the fort.

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