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2 unusual facts about Nalknad Palace


Nalknad Palace

After the death of the Kodagu king, Lingaraja I in 1780 AD, Hyder Ali captured Kodagu under the pretext of being a guardian to Lingaraja's sons, Dodda Veerarajendra and Linga Rajendra who were of tender age.

The palace is a protected monument under the aegis of the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Karnataka.



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