MYSORE
About Mysore
Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital
of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace,
seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic
and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled
with spices, silk and sandalwood.