Many dynasties and rulers ruled over the regions of south India and had left the heritage buildings, forts and palaces to be remembered forever. The Mysore Palace tour is one of such tour that reminded the past glory of south Indian history especially the Wodeyar Dynasty who built the Mysore Palace with the objective of making the palace as their residence. The most important feature of Mysore Palace is its nature of destruction and which got destroyed many times and rebuilt by the Wodeyars. The Mysore Palace is also known as Amba Vilas which was finally competed in 1912 that gives the marvelous example of Gothic styles of architecture - the confluence of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput influences surrounded by well-maintained gardens, numerous temples etc. The unique rooms of Mysore Palace are centre of attractions known as Ambavilasa or Diwan e Khas, Gombe Thotti or Doll's Pavilion and Kalyana Mantapa or marriage hall.
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