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northeast of Mysore. The island fortress of the legendary Tiger of Mysore -
Tipu Sultan, takes you through the pages of history. Every stone, every
Temple, every Palace and every Mosque in here has a story to tell.
Srirangapatna, renowned for its seemingly impregnable fort, associated with
the great ruler Tipu Sultan, is situated at the western end of an oval
shaped island formed by the two branches of the Cauvery. It is the island
fortress of Tipu Sultan, the legendary Tiger of Mysore who put up a valiant
fight against British domination. The high stonewalls and moats enclose
palaces, with its beautiful frescoes, Wellesley Bridge and the celebrated
Sri Ranganatha Temple are other monuments from its chequered past.
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