Vol. 16, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2023
Page: 118-124
A Study on Built Heritage and Architectural Legacy of The Wodeyar Dynasty (1399–1947)
Dr. Gopal C
Received Date: 2025-04-04
Accepted Date: 2025-05-09
Published Date: 2025-05-21
The Wodeyar Kingdom of Mysore is renowned for its rich architectural heritage, primarily characterized by a distinctive Indo-Saracenic style that blends elements of Hindu, Islamic, Rajput, and Gothic architecture. This architectural tradition extends beyond royal palaces to encompass numerous temples and public works, collectively shaping Mysore’s identity as the “City of Palaces.” The Wodeyar architectural style evolved over several centuries, with its later phase strongly influenced by British architects such as Henry Irwin, who introduced European design principles. This paper was majorly two objectives are: to study the built heritage site of the Wodeyar dynasty under Mysore Kingdom and to examine the structure and architectural legacy of the Wodeyar dynasty under Mysore Kingdom.
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