Inside the palace: Old Photos: I found this information written in a board inside the museum with the title: Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikander Jah, Asaf Jah III: Born: 11th November 1768 at Hyderabad. ( 1st Rajab 1182 Hijri) Accession to the throne: 11th August 1803 at Hyderabad. Died: 21st May 1829 at Hyderabad. The third Nizam inherited a prosperous … [Read more...]
Bangalore to Mysore on Bike: Day 2: Part 2: St. Philomena’s Church, Shri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens or Mysore Zoo
After Karanji Lake we moved to our next spot St. Philomena's Church. Located in the north of the city, on Cathedral Road, is St. Philomena’s Church, among the most majestic churches in India. It was constructed in 1956 using a Neo Gothic style and its architecture was inspired by the Cologne Cathedral in Germany. The twin spires of the Cathedral, 175 feet in height, are seen … [Read more...]