Bengaluru Palace is a 19th-century royal palace in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The Maharaja of Mysore, Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, commissioned it in 1873. The article gives its completion as 1874 in one place and 1878 in another. It cost about ₹1 million at completion.
The palace stands on land owned by John Garrett, a linguist and the principal of Central High School, about 5.3 kilometers north of the city center. It has a built-up area of 45,000 square feet, with 34 rooms and a swimming pool. The design is based on Windsor Castle in England, in the Tudor Revival style, with fortified towers and turreted parapets.
The interiors have intricate woodwork and art pieces. The palace is open to visitors, and its grounds host concerts, exhibitions and weddings.
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