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30 suites each 1000 sq feet and
more… basking in the skylight corridor,
overlooking your private garden in the
glass-encased verandas... unobtrusive yet
immediate service, rich with offerings
waiting at your say-so… |
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| The Wadiyar Dynasty |
Contribution |
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| The Wadiyar dynasty took over the
mantle and military traditions of the
ancient Vijayanagar kingdom. The rulers
initiated development in Mysore on a
broad and comprehensive front. The field
covered was enormous, encompassing art,
literature, music, philosophy,
education, medicine to
industrialization, administration,
political and social reform. Rulers like
Raja Wadiyar I (1552-r.1578-1617) who
dedicated his reign to maintaining and
preserving cultural and religious
traditions in the face of threats from
neighbouring foes. Chikka Deva Raja
Wadiyar who introduced the harbinger of
modern administration in the 16th
century. Krishnaraja Wadiyar III
(1794-r.1799-1868) who rebuilt the old
Mysore Palace and initiated the
development of Mysore into a modern
township. Chamrajendra Raja Wadiyar X
(1863-r.1868-1894) who introduced
political and social reforms,
establishing representative government
and emancipating the underprivileged and
downtrodden. Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV
(1884-pattabhishakam 1895-1940) who
pioneered the democratic movement, an
idea alien to the rest of princely
India. He developed the first
Hydroelectric projects in India and
irrigation for agricultural purposes.
Ably assisted by his younger brother,
the Yuvraj Kanteerva Narasimharaja
Wadiyar, his reform of the State
Exchequer, together with his political
and agrarian reforms turned Mysore into
one of the most prosperous states. Many
of the Wadiyar kings were great patrons
of the arts, literature and music and
were themselves well-versed
philosophers, writers & musicians. Music
reached its zenith during the reign of
Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, the father of the
reigning Maharaja. His composition of 98
songs have made their way into the
repertoire of Carnatic music, the
classical music of South India. In 1947
he had the choice of electing for an
independent state of Mysore. However,
his political wisdom, together with the
earnest pleas of Sardar Patel and
V.P.Menon, decided him to accede the
state to the Union. |
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contribution, write to us at
history@fernhillspalace.com |
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| Something for Everyone |
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Fernhills Palace understands you, your needs and your wishes For the high-spirited it offers horse riding and jogging trail among others. For the sensuous beings it bids a spa and in-house salon. For intellect seekers, a library loaded with… |
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