Gumbaz: Tomb of Tipu Sultan & Haider Ali, Mysore

At the eastern end of the island towards the south is Gumbaz or Mausoleum. It was built by Tipu Sultan for his parents between 1782-84 A.D. Later Tipu was buried here on 5th May 1799 A.D. It is an impressive square tomb chamber surmounted by brick built dome. Open corridors run black stone pillars. The carved stone windows and doorways with ivory inlaid doors are fine workmanship. In the verandahs and on the platform are housed the Tombs of Haider's family members. There is also a mosque in the complex built in Moghal style.

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Srirangapatna, Mysore

Haidar Ali's son, Tipu Sultan, was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore from the time of his father's death in 1782 until his own demise in 1799.

Tipu Sultan's summer palace is located at Srirangapattana, near Mysore city. It is also known as Daria Daulat Bagh meaning "the wealth of the sea", situated outside the fort. Built in 1784, the structure is in Indo-Islamic style of architecture, constructed mainly of Teak wood.

It is now a museum and tells eloquently of the valor and legacy of Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu, "The Tiger of Mysore" and, subsequently his losing battle against the British. The summer palace converted museum displays war weapons, paintings and coins of Tipu’s period. One of the main feature of this museum is the famous oil painting "Storming of Srirangapattanam" by Sir Robert Ker Porter made in 1800. This historical painting depicts the final fall of Srirangapatana on 4th May 1799.

Balcony in Tipu's Summer Palace, Srirangapatna, Mysore