Though named after the Nayaka king, according to art historian George Michell, the palatial bungalow was actually built by the 18th century Mysore ruler Hyder Ali.[1] The building is a protected monument under the Karnataka state division of the Archaeological Survey of India.[2]
The two storied building comprises a Durbar hall ("nobel court") with massive wooden pillars and lobed arched panels. The living chambers on the sides are at the upper level and have balconies and look down into the hall.
Numerous antiquities collected from near by temples and archeological sites, such as sculptures, inscriptions and hero stones from the Hoysala era and later periods are on display at the palace grounds.[1]
Hero stone with 13th century old Kannada inscription at the Shivappa Nayaka Palace grounds
Hero stone with 16th century Kannada inscription at the Shivappa Nayaka Palace grounds
Old Kannada inscription of the 12th century from Kallurugudda on display at the Shivappa Nayaka Palace grounds
References
^ a bMichell (2013), Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums, chapter:Karnataka, section:19, Shimoga, Roli Books, ISBN 978-81-7436-920-8
^"Protected Monuments in Karnataka". Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India. Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
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