The island fortress of the legendary warrior king Tipu Sultan. The ornate white domed Gumbaz is very impressive.
Daria Daulat : This used to be Tipu Sultan’s summer palace and is currently a museum housing Tipu memorabilia. It is a two-storied building built mainly of teak and influenced by Indo – Islamic architecture with a well-landscaped garden in the front. The walls of the palace are adorned with murals and paintings that reflect the times and valour of Tipu Sultan.
Gumbaz: This was built by Tipu Sultan in 1784 AD as the final resting place for his parents. Later, after Tipu's death, he was also buried ar Gumbaz. Gumbaz also features a Moghul styled mosque. The windows and doos feature high quality ivory craftsmanship. The most interesting is the one depicting the defeat of Colonel Baillie and the British forces in hands of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.